[Poetry] was a form of incantation, a means of welding the world inside his head to the one that surrounded him, words the fiery chain that bound it all together.

Self-confidence and self-will are the strength for a sacred accomplishments.

Being good at what you do is never enough

We will continue to deepen our engagement using every element of American power - diplomacy, military, economic development, the power of our values and our ideals.

You are part of a complex social network that changes your biology with every interaction, and which your actions can change.

That's one of the things we're most excited about, really, is just allowing this great, Oscar-nominated actor, giving him material to play in one of his signature roles.

If we are to change America, we must change the United States Congress.

Piety and virtue are not only delightful for the present, but they leave peace and contentment behind them.

Auspiciousness comes only through balance.

Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any.

We live in a new time and a new place, and people have to begin to be ready for the kind of oversight that the public is demanding.