I think we need an American jobs agenda for the climate challenge which means American renewable grid, more renewable energy.

Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.

A stronger middle class is not the consequence of economic growth. A stronger middle class is the cause of economic growth.

I believe in the dignity of every person. I believe that while we are all free to practice our religion, and to hold whatever religious beliefs we choose.

Progress is a choice. Job creation is a choice. Whether we give our children a future of more or a future of less - this, too, is a choice.

We do need to confront evil in this world, but we do need to work with the other nation.

I think we can all agree that every child's home deserves to be protected equally under the law, that there is dignity in every child's home.

The world is a very dangerous place. But the world is not too dangerous of a place for the United States of America provided we act according to our principles, provided we act intelligently.

Leaders exhibit two essential characteristics, the willingness to confront adversity and a clearly articulated future preference.

I think we should want all of our cities to become more compassionate places, frankly.

Let's not fall into the trap of thinking that all of our Muslim American neighbors in this country are somehow our enemies here. They are our first line of defense.

You cannot betray others without betraying your inner positive self in the process.

Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let's dance.

If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.

Difficulties are made to be overcome ~ Miss Felicity Lemon, Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Plymouth Express

Merely being human is morally significant.

I was a schooled musician. When I made 'Blue Velvet', I told everyone what to do. I was an arranger. I learned music in school I told the band to play this. I told the guitar to do that.

Every star may be a sun to someone.

I think a lot of people assume from my music and stuff I'm constantly talking about deep and meaningful things, but then with my friends I'm just a class clown.

Self-conscious, uncertain, I'm showered by the dust. But the spirit enters into me and I submit to trust.

Humility sets us free to do what is really good, by showing us our illusions and withdrawing our will from what was only an apparent good.