Each age tries to form its own conception of the past. Each age writes the history of the past anew with reference to the conditions uppermost in its own time.

The frontier has gone, and with its going has closed the first period of American history.

So long as free land exists, the opportunity for a competency exists, and economic power secures political power.

America has been another name for opportunity.

Maybe success comes from simply following one's destiny.

Leaders do what ought to be done whether their deeds are known by thousands or known by no one.

If you’re a person struggling to eat and stay healthy you might have heard about Michael Jordan or Muhammad Ali, but you’ll never have heard of Bill Gates.

History is replete with examples of empires mounting impressive military campaigns on the cusp of their impending economic collapse.

Don't always expect good things to happen. Your job is to forgive no matter what happens.

I believe love is the most powerful energy we have in this life. Everything is about love.

I want to play in a place people want to hear me.

It's not too bad to be a sort of pop icon, you know? It's not too tough to handle.

You must throw away your bad habits to get good.

I'm a big fan of pastries the size of a baby that contain enough calories for a year. That seems like an effective use of time.