...[T]he mechanics of life should never be allowed to interfere with living.

...[A] certain degree of un-understanding (not mis-, but un-) is the only possible sanctuary which one human being can offer to another in the midst of the devastating intimacy of a happy marriage.

It's as important to marry the right life as it is the right person.

...[Y]ou cannot successfully navigate the future unless you keep always framed beside it a small clear image of the past.

I learned about women -- how we are made into the women we've become, how we shape ourselves, how we shape each other.

All progress begins with a decision. Effective leadership requires decisive action. Embrace the process of deciding, yet recognize when you have reached a choice point.

Then Percy let go of his tiny ledge, and together, holding hands, he and Annabeth fell into the endless darkness.

Patriotism is not dying for one's country, it is living for one's country. And for humanity. Perhaps that is not as romantic, but it's better.

My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ.

Sometimes you have to go up really high to see how small you are.

Great endowments often announce themselves in youth in the form of singularity and awkwardness.

When I receive a new role, I completely become my character.

If we invade Iraq and the regime is very close to falling, I'm very, very concerned that the Iraqis will, in fact, use weapons of mass destruction.

Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.