[W]ords are fine, but it has to be what a generation reads into those words.

I get up very early in the morning. I enjoy the quietness, the stillness, the rawness in the winter and fall. It's a special time.

As a society, we've learned that we're all better off when everyone is included in the opportunities of this great nation.

The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.

The Constitution does not just protect those whose views we share; it also protects those with whose views we disagree.

What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us.

Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.

Do we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?

For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die.

We were taught never to give up, never to passively accept fate, but to exhaust every last ounce of will and hope in the face of any challenge.

It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act.

Seek happiness in tranquility and avoid ambition even if it be only the apparently innocent one of distinguishing yourself in science and discoveries.

The Sleepin’ Fox Catches No Poultry.

When you get into bed with evil incarnate, it always takes the covers

No one ever comes back from Vietnam. Not really.

Certainly it is one of our sweetest experiences that when we are touched by some noble affection or pure joy, we remember the dead most tenderly, and feel more powerfully drawn to them.

Change your story, change your power.

Good medicine is bitter to the mouth, but has an effect on the disease. Faithful words hurt one's ears, but have value for one's conduct.

Can't close my eyes cause all I see is terror I hate the man in the mirror Cause his reflection makes the pain turn realer

An old minister explained the smudges on his sermon outlines by saying they were caused by sweat and tears. And without those two marks, a sermon is not a sermon.

The idea that somebody else is going to swoop down and play the fairy godmother role is pretty unlikely, so why not take care of yourself?