We do not deny any nation's legitimate interest in security. But protecting the security of one nation by robbing another of its national independence and national traditions is not legitimate. In the long run, it is not even secure.

~ Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan Independence Security Traditions

Carrying little Kunta in his strong arms, he walked to the edge of the village, lifted his baby up with his face to the heavens, and said softly, “Fend kiling dorong leh warrata ka iteh tee.” (Behold—the only thing greater than yourself.)

~ Alex Haley

Alex Haley Birth Reverence Rituals Traditions

I intend to keep writing Christmas songs. There's still a lot more about Christmas that can be captured and feel like old-time Christmas. A lot of the traditions haven't been explained in song.

~ Clint Black

Clint Black Writing Song Traditions

Create your own method. Don't depend slavishly on mine. Make up something that will work for you! But keep breaking traditions, I beg you.

~ Constantin Stanislavski

Constantin Stanislavski Traditions You Create

Stephen King consummately honors several traditions with his rare paperback original, 'Joyland.' He addresses the novel of carny life and sideshows, where the midway serves as microcosm, such as in those famous books by Ray Bradbury, Charles Finney and William Lindsay Gresham.

~ Paul Di Filippo

Paul Di Filippo Life King Traditions

Violin playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it.

~ Vanessa Mae

Vanessa Mae Great Traditions Violin

There are two traditions in Northern Ireland. There are two main religious denominations. But there is only one true moral denomination. And it wants peace.

~ David Trimble

David Trimble Moral Traditions True