There was such a feeling of authority in his bluegrass playing. His tone was so rich and powerful.

Her work as a writer, spanning so many decades, and still getting things cut, is unparalleled. A lot of the songs she wrote have become standards, although people may not know Cindy Walker wrote them.

Everybody in those days wanted to play like Benny. He was certainly a hot player. ... Those recordings continue to influence players today.

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest

I believe in a lively disrespect for most forms of authority.

In revolutions authority remains with the greatest scoundrels.