I've never believed in measuring one's worth by the size of his or her bank account. I prefer to look at distance traveled.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.

A lot of tight Senate races out there. Let's hit those chips with another dash of salsa, Ed Bradley.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

[My job is] a very high trapeze act, frequently with no net.

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.

A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity.

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'.

The fire is coming and even we are not safe in the grave.

The living have their eyes opened by closing the eyes of the dead.

Progressives should recognize common morality with religion.

I take the outline from a real person as inspiration, but the in-line is totally made up. Which is why I usually invent imaginary names.

I'm more aware of time. The element of time.

We need rest not just so we feel better. We need rest for actual creation of what we're going to need the next day.

In opening them, he discovered that he had eyes.

We want lives of simple, predictable ease-smooth, even trails as far as the eye can see-but God likes to go off-road.

Safe! safe! safe!' the pulse of the house beats wildly. Waking, I cry 'Oh, is this your buried treasure? The light in the heart.

I will act as if I do make a difference.