When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.

Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives.

There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism.

No activity I know is more of a confidence builder and at the same time more 'humility training' than wrestling.

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times.

History provides a sense of where we've been and lessons that can be taken forward.

The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.

In my view, ideas and other intellectual productions are more interesting, more indicative of intelligence, and more productively debated than IQ alone.

Eat healthily, sleep well, breathe deeply, move harmoniously.

You want to prove you never stopped loving me?” She got up and stared down at me. “Start by trusting me with the truth.

Don't ever run away from your problems. Chase after them like a crazy person till they're too afraid to come near you again.

We are in a prison of our own minds holding our own chains around us. We create our oligarchs and fight for their right to oppress us.

You taste so good. I love making you come with my mouth.” —Bryce Van Der Linden (French Kiss, Unbearable Passion, #2)

When a manufacturing engineer is hired to create new products but insists on sharing his "wisdom" in accounting with the company controller, he is not going to last long in that company.

Sooner or later, I need to begin to do what any candidate does in a presidential race; I need to begin to win.

There is no gravity in the Planet of Love; everything floats in the air.

I will do whatever it takes to win a football match.