The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force. – George Bancroft
Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect. – George Bancroft
In nine times out of ten, the slanderous tongue belongs to a disappointed person. – George Bancroft
What Whitney Houston has accomplished will never be accomplished. Shes the most famous person on the planet as far as vocaling and her songs. So Im very happy that I can sit here and say I had a chance to know her. And Im still dazed that shes gone. But she lives because her music is so powerful. – Narada Michael Walden
Its interesting when people make comments about celebrities weight gain or lack of weight gain as if theyre a medical professional thats treating that celebrity. Like, This doctor does not treat Jessica Simpson, but thinks her weight is unhealthy. If you dont treat her, then how do you know? – Busy Philipps