Lillian Gordy Carter

Middle age is when a guy keeps turning off lights for economical rather than romantic reasons.

If I had one wish for my children, it would be that each of them would reach for goals that have meaning for them as individuals.

We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment.

The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty.

I grew up under Thatcher. I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless. Then gradually over the years it occurred to me that this was actually a very convenient myth for the state.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.