It is not every calamity that is a curse, and early adversity is often a blessing. Surmounted difficulties not only teach, but hearten us in our future struggles.

It is in vain to expect any advantage from our profession of the truth, if we be not sincerely just and honest in our actions.

I would not cross the street to make a Baptist, but I would go round the world to make a Christian.

Proverbs are, for the most part, rules of morals, and as such are often effective.

Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.

We live in a world that worships limitations

Nothing incites failure more than success.

I wake up very early in the morning. I like to start in the dark, and I never work at night, because my brain is evaporated by 4 P.M.

Bill and I both firmly believe that even the most difficult global health problems can be solved.

The reality of it is I think the GOP - Republicans and certainly conservatives - will partner with the Tea Party movement around this country.

I would love to do something with Coldplay.

I'm a reactor. I can react to crowds, performing situations.

This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever.

Secrecy is the element of all goodness; even virtue, even beauty is mysterious.