I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.

It's time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.

We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up

Be present - and see what a difference it makes in your lives and in the world.

Don't tell me words don't matter.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.

Action is the mother of creation.

Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love.

A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can.

Xbox is about to become the next water cooler

Honour is Virtue's allowed ascent: honour that clasps All perfect justice in her arms; that craves No more respect than that she gives; that does Nothing but what she'll suffer.

To make the most of your life you must keep the vision of eternity continually in your mind and the value of it in your heart.

Radical Acceptance is the willingness to experience ourselves and our lives as it is.

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

I think sadness and anger are really fertile ground for comedy. No one is really interested in a happy person doing comedy.