“It was just this God-awful orange glow. It was surreal. It honestly looked like hell was opening up.” —Amanda Rice, who recently moved from Illinois to the Manitou Springs area, referring to the Waldo Canyon fire west of Colorado Springs

“It’s not a question of whether they think — it’s how they think.” —Brian Hare, a scientist at Duke University, discussing new evidence showing that animals — especially primates — are more social and intelligent than previously believed

“I tell everybody in this memorable day, that because of your choice, your will, and after God’s favor, I am a president for all Egyptians.” —Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi, who was declared the victor in the first free presidential election ever held in Egypt