Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.

You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.

The world awaits Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics, an occasion which will bring into the global spotlight the dramatic advances China is making in enhancing the quality of life for its people.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude.

I am in control here, in the White House.

To declare the Cold War over, and declare democracy has won out over totalitarianism, is a measure of arrogance and wrong-headedness.

A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

I probably carry more scar tissue on my derrière than any other candidate-that's political scar tissue.

Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.

Let them march all they want, as long as they continue to pay their taxes.

Israel is the largest American aircraft carrier in the world that cannot be sunk, does not carry even one American soldier, and is located in a critical region for American national security.

Now faith is being sure of what we believe in and certain of what we do not see. (Heb. 11:1)

Poverty will leave you when you are ready to welcome opportunities.

For me, style is about forgetting the rules or creating new ones.

Love is the only cause of happiness. Its nature is all-pervasive like space. Love is the sunlight of the mind

There is only that inevitable danger as long as there is lack of understanding; but the moment the individual understands, there will be no formation of religion.

Hope awakens courage. He who can implant courage in the human soul is the best physician.

I've heard that fact, that is you eat more than six bananas it will kill you. I saw a bowl with seven bananas in it and I thought, that's dangerous.

There is absolutely no point in sitting down to write a book unless you feel that you must write that book, or else go mad, or die.

This new world was already turning her into a cabbagehead, and she'd only been a part of it for an evening

He called you pretty...That's practically an insult, the way you look right now...You're much more than beautiful.