We're in a new world. We're in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn't act.

We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.

Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be

You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.

The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.

In America, with education and hard work, it really does not matter where you came from; it matters only where you are going.

Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.

You will make a difference in the world, but not immediately. Your first obligation is to find something you like doing, because if you like doing it, you'll do it well.

When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.

Education is of no value and talent is worthless - unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.

Differences can be a strength.

Hate the sin, love the sinner.

She and I were bound together at the border between life and death. It was like that for us from the start

The Jesus Movement had survived the fad phase and was settling down for the long haul.

When you're setting up a budget, a general rule is to start with your fixed expenses - your housing and insurance payments, and car payment, if you own one.

I happen temporarily to occupy this big White House. I am living witness that any one of your children may look to come here as my father's child has.

People love others not for who they are but for how they make them feel.

Conscience in most men, is but the anticipation of the opinions of others.

If you think that the brass is not blowing loud enough, mute it by a couple of degrees.