I believe marriage is a human right, not a state right.

Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.

A stronger middle class is not the consequence of economic growth. A stronger middle class is the cause of economic growth.

I believe in the dignity of every person. I believe that while we are all free to practice our religion, and to hold whatever religious beliefs we choose.

Progress is a choice. Job creation is a choice. Whether we give our children a future of more or a future of less - this, too, is a choice.

We do need to confront evil in this world, but we do need to work with the other nation.

I think we can all agree that every child's home deserves to be protected equally under the law, that there is dignity in every child's home.

The world is a very dangerous place. But the world is not too dangerous of a place for the United States of America provided we act according to our principles, provided we act intelligently.

Leaders exhibit two essential characteristics, the willingness to confront adversity and a clearly articulated future preference.

I think we need an American jobs agenda for the climate challenge which means American renewable grid, more renewable energy.

I think we should want all of our cities to become more compassionate places, frankly.

I would like to be the air that inhabits you for a moment only. I would like to be that unnoticed and that necessary.

My father once told me love is magic, sir.

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.

What we are only now beginning to fully realize is that in seeking material pleasure too constantly, the capacity for enjoyment or fulfillment decreases and eventually becomes exhausted.

The Bible teaches that history began in the Middle East, and someday history will end in the Middle East.

A woman's always younger than a man at equal years.

As a bandleader, I try to pass on the same family values that I grew up with: help people, hang on to your sense of humour, be tolerant and keep your judgments to yourself.

The imaginary flowers of religion adorn man's chains. Man must throw off the flowers, and also the chains.

The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.

Our society, including the liberals, must understand that there must be order.