I believe God was in Christ, not will be, perhaps, maybe if we're good boys and girls, it's over, it's done, we are one people, race is a violation, nations are a violation.

I had a very pleasant three years at Yale. I must say I did take it seriously, and consequently it took me a while to get over it.

Give thanks for what you are today and go on fighting for what you gone be tomorrow

Just do what makes sense.

The ascent of money has been essential to the ascent of man.

Early on, when my wife and I were dating, we went to the grocery store, and I told her that sometimes I just buy birthday cakes, and I eat them. And she said: 'Really? I do, too.'

Healthcare should be between the doctor and the patient. And if the doctor says something needs to be done, the government should guarantee it gets paid for.

- the only difference between a happy ending and a sad ending is where you decide the story ends.

The integrity and self-esteem gained from winning the battle against extremity are the richest treasures in my life

An order of government, established by such an all-wise, powerful being, must be good and perfect, and must be calculated to promote the permanent peace, happiness, and well-being of all his subjects

To be nameless in worthy deeds exceeds an infamous history.

With books at least, the best experiences are not when you find what you were looking for, but when something quite different finds you, takes you by surprise, shifts your tastes to new territory.