We must remember that North Carolina is more than a collection of regions and people. We are one state, one people, one family, bound by a common concern for each other.

I had hoped to let the one-half cent sales tax sunset this year, but we do not believe revenues will grow as fast as we hoped for the rest of the year.

Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.

Real vision demands that we make tough choices. Real vision is responsible and it is paid for.

As Governor of North Carolina for two terms, I made improving education a top priority.

But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.

As before the collapse, the setting sun brushed the tiles, brought out the warm brown glow on the wallpaper, and hung the shadow of the birch on the wall as if it were a woman's scarf.

It is not really necessary to destroy nature in order to gain God's favor or even his undivided attention.

Optimism expressed as conservation of delta V.

Think of the man who first tried German sausage.

The illusion of randomness gradually disappears as the skill in chart reading improves.

Where are you now, my beloved? Do you hear my weeping From beyond the ocean? Do you understand my need? Do you know the greatness of my patience?

Do you know, Gilbert, there are times when I strongly suspect that I love you!

It's fun to deal with the terror and the huge highs and lows of things. We're still getting massive surprises, every time you have any kind of Twilight-related event or anything.

With anything, you have to approach from an educational, mature standpoint.