Any substantial tax reform would involve substantial redistributions of tax burdens and substantial changes in asset values, and you need some 'lubrication' (i.e., transition rules).

There is no perception among the American people, nor their elected representatives, that there is a serious problem that needs fixing.

I hope you remember that you always have a place to hide, away from the noise of the world, away from all that dares to wound your heart. You can always hide within the merciful heart of God.

When the reality is no different than a beautiful dream, stick tightly to that reality!

For women, history does not exist. Murasaki, Sappho, and Madame Lafayette might be their own contemporaries.

Being in space, I'm really looking forward to working with this team of folks that I'm with.

Man is free; but not unless he believes he is[.]

Congratulations. The fact that you're reading this means you've taken one giant step closer to surviving until your next birthday.

It's not that difficult to win. It's more difficult to win consistently and stay on top.

Nature's message is clear: we can't keep doing what we're doing now.

Love is above the laws, above the opinion of men; it is the truth, the flame, the pure element, the primary idea of the moral world.

People who talk of new lives believe there will be no new troubles.