One of the great advantages that we may derive from machinery is the check that it affords against the inattention, the idleness, or the dishonesty of human agents.

She would almost prefer to fold her arms and sink into an eternal slumber, so that the great longing of her soul for peaceful rest would at last be gratified.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been interested in issues of social justice, political freedom, and civil rights.

All people – white and colored, slave and free, Union and Confederate – shared a common humanity belied by their outward differences. In a time of discord, in a land torn by war, no truth was more important to remember than that.

Perhaps Germany will serve as a warning,” said Arvid. “May they learn from us to snuff out fascism in America when the first sparks arise and not delay until democracy goes up in flames all around them.” “This could never happen in America. A nation that elected Franklin Delano Roosevelt would never elect a madman populist.

A quilt, like a family, doesn’t have to be perfect, but it does have to be inclusive.

I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Ever since I learned to read, I’ve wanted to share stories with others the way my favorite writers shared their stories with me.

Intolerable wrongs we accept now as a matter of course would have provoked marches in the streets and calls for new elections only a few years ago.

She wanted a true partnership fueled by intellect and creativity, respect and desire.

Over the years, I’ve traveled to many places for inspiration and research, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, California, and Hawaii.