Technology has such an impact on libraries in the last 20 years, and the last 10 years in particular.

There is a hunger in this digital age to hear authors together, to participate in programs, to just be in a place, a community space.

Make information free for all.

Just because you're interested in what jihad is doesn't mean you intend to join.

There are so many items that are not in the copyright domain. And people might not realize the Library of Congress manages the copyright process for the nation.

Librarian of Congress: It's a librarian's dream.

The Bible is the philosophy of life.

The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth.

We were astonished by the beauty and refinement of the art displayed by the objects surpassing all we could have imagined - the impression was overwhelming.

I wish I was this dark genius artist - like Richard Pryor or something.

Think inside the work - outside the work

When your effort is low, you're probably not thinking about the opportunity, you're thinking about the obligation.

Geoengineering - the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of the earth's climate to offset global warming - is a nightmare fix for climate change.

Everyone wears a sign that says "Make me feel important

We ride and never worry 'bout the fall. Guess that's just the cowboy in us all.

In the end we must have people to match our principles, not the reverse.