We were the quintessence of athletic atrocity.

Genius is perseverance in disguise.

One needn't stop dysfunction just evince and reflect.

I held on to my better nature by my fingernails but I held on.

Two European nations emerged with credit from the Iraq disaster: France and Germany. Both had the courage to withstand the Bush administration and oppose the U.S.-led invasion.

The only way to truly know a person is to argue with them. For when they argue in full swing, then they reveal their true character.

If you’re in the room, you've grabbed the brass ring. You are all winners.

All legislation is founded upon the principle of mutual concession.

Maybe I'm a bit of a psycho-but I'd rather be psycho than boring.

I believe your attitude is the most important choice you can make.

On the contrary, all the world would point to that nation as violating a treaty, by going to war with a country with whom they had engaged to enter into arbitration.

No," I snapped. "I mean, no. I'm answering. I'm just collecting my response." Another few seconds passed. Is there a time limit for this?" he asked. I shot him a look. "Just wondering.