One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.

Fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.

Freedom is not our gift to the world it is God's gift to humanity.

To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say, well done. And to the C students, I say, you too can be president of the United States.

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States

A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, there's no question about it.

I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman.

With positive mind-set, you can graciously withstand the uncertainties of life.

The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming, that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep. If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists.

Advocating for yourself in the context of friendship starts with choosing the right people to be part of your inner circle.

You could say, in a vulgar Freudian way, that I am the unhappy child who escapes into books. Even as a child, I was most happy being alone. This has not changed.

Before you begin your day: Take a moment of silence and meditation, and give yourself permission to have all that you desire.

I keep my enemies close/ I give 'em enough rope/ They put themselves in the air/ I just kick away the chair.

A lot of media that that I want to consume, I don't want to have to own forever and ever. It's not like real estate.

I love historical romance, absolutely love it.

Adam gave me a scandalized look. "Fraternizing with the enemy!" he cried. "For shame, wench!

If I wasn't an actor? Hmm, I'd probably be a serial killer. I'm just so damn likeable, no one would ever suspect me.