My ambition is to not embarrass myself--which, if you know me, is a pretty serious ambition.

I always fear that when I really impose my will on something, the universe is gonna punish me.

David Foster Wallace: Because I'd like to be the sort of person who can enjoy things at the time instead of having to go back in my head and enjoy them then.

When what you are insulted by meets what you have a strong desire to do, then that would bring you significance.

...Absorbed in the new scents, the sounds, and the sunlight...

If you never bump into the devil, it’s because you’re going in the same direction.

But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future.

He gives twice that gives soon, i.e., he will soon be called to give again.

I'm the sort of person that starts digging a hole and doesn't stop until it's finished.

The sound body is the product of the sound mind.

My dad taught us that there's no greater distance than that between first and second place.

You are who you surround yourself with. I know that's such a cliche quote, but it's true.

School doesn't teach you much. School teaches you how to follow directions, that's what school is for.