A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

I had already learned from more than a decade of political life that I was going to be criticized no matter what I did, so I might as well be criticized for something I wanted to do.

Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.

There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.

Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.

Early diagnosis is so important because the earlier a mental illness can be detected, diagnosed and treatment can begin, the better off that person can be for the rest of his or her life.

We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live meaningful lives in their communities.

Once you accept the fact that you're not perfect, then you develop some confidence.

Don't judge it. Just write it. Don't judge it. It's not for you to judge it.Interview in Esquire Magazine 10/10

Behind every no entry sign there's a door.

JACKSON: When I give my word I mean that sh*t and I have no respect for anyone who breaks their word so easily.

Some people think happiness is a luxury, but its a necessity. You need to make space for it in your life.

Remember when we used to worry about some weirdo having a razor blade inside an apple on Halloween? Not anymore. Like a kid today would eat an apple.

A friend said to me I'm like a walking New Yorker article. It's true! That's how I write. That's how I think.

I don't gravitate toward any one designer because I think of fashion as the costume of the everyday woman.

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so.

I'm attracted to the underrated characters.

We can become slaves to things we don't understand