As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting the United States.

True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at their best, doing the work they are pledged to do and doing it well.

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership.

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the project.

We know that, when it comes to technology and the economy, if you're not constantly moving forward, then - without a doubt - you're moving backwards.

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and security.

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.

If we had to earn our age by thinking for ourselves at least once a year, only a handful of people would reach adulthood.

Consistency builds trust, confidence builds character.

Love is something that is beyond us. We can't anticipate love. When, where and with whom we fall in love is coincidental and wonderful for the same reason.

Nonsense, n. The objections that are urged against this excellent dictionary.

​​​​​​You're going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. It always does feel strange to be knocked out of your comfort zone.

Experimenters don’t come in late—they never went home.

I think actually the marketing community is approaching a crisis: There are just too many messages competing for too little attention. That is the fundamental problem.

In America you have the mouse now trying to sit down on the elephant, thinking that he's going somewhere. And it's - and it's absurd.

I collect my tools: sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing, intellect. Night has fallen.

I like the idea of the objecthood of music being destabilized by process and things like improvisation. That's what empowers us; that's how we make each day new as players, as people.