When life gives you something that makes you feel afraid, that's when life gives you a chance to be brave.

Children are the only bold philosophers. And bold philosophers are invariably children.

It didn't take much prompting for Cariocas who were sick of living with violence to advocate violence as a solution.

You are such a kind and caring man, and so sizzling hot and studly. Please, please don’t go nutty on me.

Even people who've never seen a miracle can believe in miracles.

Could Congress really do its work if it held its sessions by teleconferencing? Could the Supreme Court? Nothing can replace the spark of intelligence that travels from person to person at meetings.

I like democracy. I like to be able to throw out my political leaders when they get things wrong, and we don't get to do that with Brussels.

Better to be a first-class matchbox than a second-class match.

If each of my words were a drop of water, you would see through them and glimpse what I feel: gratitude, acknowledgement.

I am a cross between Carl Perkins and Led Zeppelin.

I dream of eagles and bring forth sparrows.