What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots of the old trunks that have crumbled away.

It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage.

The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next.

All ambitions are lawful except those that climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind.

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Marriage should never become an adjustment or a compromise. Both the partners should be equally happy and willing to invest their love, care, and respect in the relationship - only then it works.

My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They're there for both of us. I may not have a mate or husband, but I'm definitely not a single parent.

I get so much out of being married and raising my kids - that's really important to me.