The science of fossil shells is the first step towards the study of the earth.

Those for whom things came easily usually made less of an effort, not more.

Only a fool would dream of riches when what is rarest are moments

Because I have something to say doesn't mean everyone has to take it too seriously or get too upset that it rubs them the wrong way.

It is not simply a transient happiness that you experience in meditation that creates balance; it is a transformative light. Inner light is the most powerful thing there is.

Indiscriminate pursuit of perfection infallibly leads to mediocrity.

It's time for Black people to stop playing the separating game of geography, of where the slave ship put us down. We must concentrate on where the slave ship picked us up.

What do you do when you're no longer the hero of your own story?

First, we need to focus government on the things that are required of the State. Second, we need to achieve competence in government so that the State delivers on the things it sets out to do.

Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.

We are cutting things kids like-music, art, and gym classes; stuff that kept me in school. This country can't survive without you kids. It's all about you kids.