There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs.

History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won.

Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost, but is never finally won.

It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past.

Strategic planning for the future is the most hopeful indication of our increasing social intelligence.

Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying because of obstacles surmounted.

You have to be there at the right time and you've got to be equipped.

Time is the greatest wealth

Jesus Christ said the gate that leads to destruction is wide and the way is broad, but the gate which leads to life is straight and the way narrow.

In Buddha’s opinion, to train in staying open and curious—to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs—is the best use of our human lives.

I grew up in an era of thinking of travel as escape. The idea that you could conceivably have a new life, go somewhere, fall in love, have little children under the palm trees.

I'm not about talking and finger-pointing and complaining; I'm about getting things done.

So it’s really best to keep your secrets when you have them, for their own good, as well as yours.

Sorrow eats your heart and courage.

The media is Obama's scandal condom.

I grew up studying music. I went to conservatory.

Sometimes when we're incensed by the rancid tide of injustice, the impulse is to attack. We must avoid this. We have learned that violence as a means is always unsuccessful.