Public decision-making does not lend itself to certitude.

Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives.

There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism.

No activity I know is more of a confidence builder and at the same time more 'humility training' than wrestling.

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times.

History provides a sense of where we've been and lessons that can be taken forward.

The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.

You must appreciate beauty for it to endure.

Water enters the dark sewer grates with no fear

The more he looked inside the more Piglet wasn't there.

It is cynicism, and not idealism, that is generally the mark of youthful immaturity, or rather it is the cynic who is generally the most foolish romantic.

Erm, I don't really have any regrets.

Winning doesn't always mean being first. Winning means you're doing better than you've ever done before.

To me, it looks like an opportunity for school choice. I'd also like to see a pilot program to allow true school choice ? vouchers.

This human condition and people's stories. That's what I love. The other thing is traveling.

Dare to dream of your great success.

Good manners protect the privileged, but leave the unprivileged more vulnerable.