Capitalism is the greatest poverty-fighting machine in the history of mankind, and I'm proud of the role I've played in it.

A C.E.O.'s job is leadership, problem solving, and team building. I've done that my whole career.

To the people of Illinois let me say this. Business as usual IS OVER.

Many of us have been touched by the magic of a great teacher. I know I have.

Great teaching requires incredible talent and dedication, strong intellectual ability and interpersonal skill, real discipline and empathy.

Success is all about persistence and doing the right thing for the long term.

The practice mirror is to be used for the correction of faults, not for a love affair, and the figure you watch should not become your dearest friend.

Then sink to your nose in a bubble bath.

Not believing in anything is also a religion .

At least in the West, politicians, corporations and media moguls can no longer take for granted their power to control the public discourse - and have it go unchallenged.

There is no right government except good government.

The music is not the truth.

The dearest friend on earth is a mere shadow compared with Jesus Christ.

Frank gave Leo a confused smile- like he couldn't decide whether to gloat or to thank Leo for being a doofus- but he cheerfully let Hazel drag him along.

When I read good stories, I want to write good stories too.

Before the endgame, the Gods have placed the middle game.