Demagogues always do well in economic downturns.

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.

Politics follows the lines of physics: every action creates an equal and opposite reaction.

Politics is history in the present tense.

It's important to remember that Bush Derangement Syndrome on the left - comparing him to Hitler, calling him a terrorist and a tyrant - preceded Obama Derangement Syndrome on the right.

The American people are smart. They've gotten sick of the predictable hyperpartisan talking points and canned anger.

When people tap into this politics of resentment, it usually ends ugly.

We need to punch back against the extremes of both the left and the right and define the terms of the debate ourselves.

The far right and the far left can be equally insane.

Terrorism is always one bad day away from being issue No. 1.

The two parties are still more polarized than ever before and the rise of partisan media is an important reason for it.

I dared to dream.......I dared to believe the dream.....I dared to live the dream. I am glad it became real.

Never give up! With every step you take in your journey, you are forming your dreams.

What is the proper limit for wealth? It is first to have what is necessary and second to have what is enough.

Every donation received is a potential negative ad. Vetting money is just as important as raising it.

Give as few orders as possible," his father had told him once long ago. "Once you've given orders on a subject, you must always give orders on that subject.

I tried real hard to play golf, and I was so bad at it they would have to check me for ticks at the end of the round because I'd spent about half the day in the woods.

When you've married someone who's been at war, there is nothing you can do that compares to that level of selflessness and bravery.

I never wanted children, maybe I'm afraid of responsibility.

Choose to be in touch with what is wonderful, refreshing, and healing within yourself and around you.

Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, said Browning, and so it has - extended by the length of an artist's brush.