Everything deep is also simple and can be reproduced simply as long as its reference to the whole truth is maintained. But what matters is not what is witty but what is true.

If you travel around America you see different sections of highways donated by this or that person and that's a slow beginning of what may end up being a situation common in the Third World: some sections of highways in wealthy areas are beautifully maintained and other parts are just dirt-strewn potholes.

Temporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities but no advancements can be maintained without hard work.

Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.

Since the beginning of the 21st century thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides China-U.S. relationship has on the whole enjoyed steady growth. Since President Obama took office we have maintained close contact through exchange of visits meetings telephone conversations and letters.

Peace has to be created in order to be maintained. It will never be achieved by passivity and quietism.

Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men although he was twice married it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths.

It is becoming clear that the old platitudes can no longer be maintained and that if we wish to improve our morals we must first improve our knowledge.

Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed hope has to be maintained.

In fact it works the other way: A government as big and bossy as this one is maintained on the backs of the middle class and those who hope to join it.