I'm not one for a lot of media attention.

I hated farm work. I always got stuck with the jobs my father and brother didn't want to do.

North Dakota is a great state. Everybody is real supportive up there. I couldn't ask for a better place to call home.

When you get to the big leagues, you need to take potential and turn it into performance. You want to be the guy who got the most out of his ability, not the guy who never fulfilled his potential.

I read a lot of Socrates in the off-season. Don't print that, or it'll ruin my rep.

It's nice when you put in a lot of hard work and you're recognized and a few people appreciate what you've done.

It's so much easier when you've got guys on base and the whole offense is clicking.

If you work hard, good things will happen. I will never be in a situation where if I fail I can look back and say, 'If I'd only worked harder.'

I'm not really satisfied. I've done all right, but there's room for improvement.

If I'm asked to play first, I should be ready. It's nice to be in the lineup, regardless of where you're at.

I've been streaky throughout my career, but I've been trying to become a more consistent hitter.

Character is the real you-“the you in you that makes you the you, you are”. “the hidden man of the heart

To me love is passionate, it is honest, and it is selfless.

The very word "exist" derives from "to step forth, to stand out".

Chess was the only thing Hermione ever lost at, something Harry and Ron thought was very good for her.

I don't want a lot of good investments; I want a few outstanding ones.

I am not here only so that the blind might see, but to teach those who thought they could see that they are blind

A man may manifest and communicate his joy, but he should conceal and smother his grief as much as possible.

I was looking for something to love, for I was in love with loving, and I hated security and a smooth way, free from snares.

My only weapon is my pen, I'm a songwriter.

I have taken a pill to kill The thin Papery feeling.