I worry about the entire structure of American democracy under Trump.

Activists measure progress against the standard of perfection, or at least the most perfect possible choice. Historians gauge progress against what came before it.

Trump's not the future; his ideas and his coalition are a dead end.

President Obama is so much smarter and a better communicator than members of Congress in either party. The contrast, side by side, is almost ridiculous.

Barack Obama is an intellectual.

I never thought Hillary Clinton was a very good politician.

I'm convinced in 100 years Obama will have an important place in the civic pantheon of American life.

Donald Trump will be a tragedy, a sad joke in American history.

Everything on Twitter is true.

We're not going to be living in a world of abundant coal power in a hundred years.

We're not going to be living in a world where white identity politics is the basis for a major political party.

Well, sir, it is precisely my notion that one sees and learns most of all by observing our younger generations.

If you want to make breakthroughs to reach the stars, it is best that you board a ship that has already started its journey in that direction.

What separates me from most so-called atheists is a feeling of utter humility toward the unattainable secrets of the harmony of the cosmos.

My best advice for mental training is simply to create good habits, in order to build a sense of security and calm around you.

I think my biggest advice to filmmakers is to look into the many digital platforms that exist for you and your team to distribute your film.

The use of talent is far more important than the possession of talent.

Don't close the book when bad things happen in your life! Just turn the page and start a new chapter!

Our first thought is always for those on life's first rung, and how we might increase their chances of climbing.

We will not duck the tough issues, we will lead.

One monster there is in the world, the idle man.