Fear is the single strongest motivating force in our lives. ... The more frightened you become the better your chances of achieving success.

A worried man could borrow a lot of trouble with practically no collateral.

Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other.

Look, Americans will go for leadership that makes sense. Our job, you know, as public officials, is not to put our finger in the air. Our job is to listen, and then lead.

Courage is doing something you need to do that might get you hurt.

I gave people the benefit of the doubt, thinking, so many people that appear very calm and even boring must have all these wild emotions and crazy ideas.

I understand it. People are very willing to say things about me, to make accusations about me that are - I don't get upset about them anymore, but they are very regrettable.

People assume that I came back to Washington because of the Post, but the truth is less romantic. I came back for a job.

I don't really leave my house too much, 'cause I don't like... it's funny, I don't really like to be high and famous at the same time.

The greatness of nations is shown by their strict regard for human rights, rigid enforcement of the law without bias, and just administration of the affairs of life.

With children Love is spelled TIME.