"There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure."

"Before all else, we seek, upon our common labor as a nation, the blessings of Almighty God."

"Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends."

"What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog."

"I never saw a pessimistic general win a battle."

"An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows."

"Praise the young and they will flourish."

"Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday living."

"Who would've thought such a slight tilt in our earthly axis could make such a big difference in our lives? The big wheel keeps on turning and here we are again, looking in the sweet face of darkness."

"If the universe is bigger and stranger than I can imagine, it's best to meet it with an empty bladder."

"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another."

"It is equally offensive to speed a guest who would like to stay and to detain one who is anxious to leave."