It is often said that the best leaders are those who serve.

Failure will not overcome me so long as my will to succeed is stronger

One of my responsibilities is to make sure that justice is done for our citizens . . . . I want this case to be completed. Until that happens, it will continue to burden our relationship.

The protection of our liberties does not ultimately depend on parliaments or even the courts. It depends on the love of the people for liberty.

I think it is in the interest of the people of [Serbia] that no one, not even the government, can get away with the crime, whoever the victim.

A computer is a machine for constructing mappings from input to output.

Self-discipline is a form of freedom. Freedom from laziness and lethargy, freedom from expectations and demands of others, freedom from weakness and fear -- and doubt.

A beautiful nap this afternoon that put velvet between my vertebrae.

Let opening roses knotted oaks adorn, And liquid amber drop from every thorn.

VIRTUES, n.pl. Certain abstentions.

The Epicureans denied that the gods had created the world and also denied that they played any role in it.

After years of abuse, it was difficult for me to understand God's love. It took me years to truly understand it.

Remember: You're not alone.

The worst terrorist crimes going on right now are the drone campaigns.

I've found increasingly less effectiveness with the man-on-the street type of stuff that was very standard fare for years. It can still be effective, but it's got to be done well.

Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools.