We have very stable, solid economy; we are going through challenging times.

We have to be careful of not injecting more uncertainty than economy can handle

We are taking a greater chance of having another crash at a time when the world is less capable of bearing the cost.

Our actions will be at measured pace given the current market turmoil.

Strong government doesn't mean simply military power or an efficient intelligence apparatus. Instead, it should mean effective, fair administration - in other words, 'good governance.'

How remarkable we are in our ability to hide things from ourselves - our conscious minds only a small portion of our actual minds, jellyfish floating on a vast dark sea of knowing and deciding.

It is amazing how your life changes when you embrace the reality that you're better than the life you've settled for.

I am smart because I know I nothing.

The great musicians are those who can reach people, who can make people feel something.

Shut your noise, you old c***!

Practice every time you get a chance

Do what thou dost as if the earth were heaven, and thy last day the day of judgment.

What I'm doing right now, I'm chasing perfection... and if I don't get it, I'm going to get this close.

. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

The affirmative class monopolize the homage of mankind. They originate and execute all the great feats. What a force was coiled upin the skull of Napoleon!