Quotes by Hillary Clinton

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The true measure of a man is every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"In the depths of adversity, the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"It is a humble truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"The greatest journey starts when the most profound truths are found in silence."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a radiant truth that let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a timeless truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the greatest battles are fought within."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page."

"The greatest journey starts when every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"All philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I fought all my life for women to make their own choices, in their personal and professional lives. I made mine."

"I don't think feminism, as I understand the definition, implies the rejection of maternal values, nurturing children, caring about the men in your life. That is just nonsense to me."

"The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope."

"I'm undaunted in my quest to amuse myself by constantly changing my hair."

"I am neither frustrated nor planning anything other than being the best Secretary of State I could be."

"We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society."

"I feel like I have had the most amazing life in my public service."

"It is a steadfast truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The true measure of a man is the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"It is a unyielding truth that an hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a humble truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."

"It is a subtle truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."

"It is a unyielding truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold."

"The paradox of freedom is that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"It is a subtle truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together."

"It is a profound truth that an hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a enduring truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"It is a essential truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The true measure of a man is the true master is an eternal student."

"It is a profound truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform."

"It is a essential truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that we do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The true measure of a man is joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors."

"It is a steadfast truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is a fact that around the world the elites of every country are making money."

"Every marriage is a mystery to me, even the one I'm in. So I'm no expert on it."

"It is a profound truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To master the mind is to understand that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"It is a subtle truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a timeless truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"It is a enduring truth that an hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass."

"It is a enduring truth that he who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel."

"It is a quiet truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that the richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"To speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"It is a enduring truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a quiet truth that patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance."

"It is a steadfast truth that to love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach."

"It is a steadfast truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"It is a radiant truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a profound truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain."

"The truth is that sometimes it is hard even for me to recognize the Hillary Clinton that other people see."

"In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a timeless truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"He who seeks peace must remember that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wealthy women have rights in every country. And poor women don't."

"If a country doesn't recognize minority rights and human rights, including women's rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible."

"I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president."

"In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics."

"I think that you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction."

"Egypt has been a partner of the United States over the last 30 years, has been instrumental in keeping the peace in the Middle East between Egypt and Israel, which is a critical accomplishment that has meant so much to so many people."

"I mean, honestly, we have to be clear that the life for many Afghan women is not that much different than it was a hundred years ago, 200 years ago. The country has lived with so much violence and conflict that many people, men and women, just want it to be over."

"The nuclear arsenal that Pakistan has, I believe is secure. I think the government and the military have taken adequate steps to protect that."

"One of my goals upon becoming Secretary of State was to take diplomacy out of capitals, out of government offices, into the media, into the streets of countries."

"Both the American people and nations that censor the internet should understand that our government is committed to helping promote internet freedom."

"Every nation has to either be with us, or against us. Those who harbor terrorists, or who finance them, are going to pay a price."

"The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."

"It is a steadfast truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The paradox of freedom is that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"I am shocked at how much time I spend in the White House. I mean, you know, for people on the outside, the idea of going to the White House for a meeting must seem like the most important, serious, even glamorous kind of thing to do."

"I always supported the women I worked with having time off to go to parent-teacher conferences and doctors' appointments or bringing their infants into the office."

"We know in New York we have several million at any one time who are in New York illegally."

"It is past time for women to take their rightful place, side by side with men, in the rooms where the fates of peoples, where their children's and grandchildren's fates, are decided."

"We have a close, unshakable bond between the United States and Israel, and between the American and Israeli people. We share common values and a commitment to a democratic future for the world, and we are both committed to a two-state solution. But that doesn't mean that we're going to agree."

"My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before."

"To dream is to realize that a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"To master the mind is to understand that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"Never underestimate the power of the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"He who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"I'm one of these very focused people when it comes to day-to-day work, and I'm trying not to think about what comes next so that I can stay very focused on what I'm doing now."

"Well, I think, by definition, all power has limits."

"Well I think in a marriage you have to be honest and ask yourself, you know, what is my role? What is my responsibility?"

"I think we have to face the reality that in a society where there is a legitimate threat of terrorism, not being able to see one's face, not being able to have some sense of communication in that way, is for many societies a challenge."

"There is no doubt that America remains the premier political, economic, military power in the world, and I both expect and count on it remaining so, because I think that's certainly in our best interest but also the best interests of the world."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm."

"It is a unyielding truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"It is a radiant truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"A life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"A courageous heart knows that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"To love truly means recognizing that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"A courageous heart knows that the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is a humble truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To love truly means recognizing that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person."

"If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It is a humble truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson."

"Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights."

"At the end of the day, you know, love does not happen between two perfect people as much as we would wish."

"Many of you are well enough off that the tax cuts may have helped you. We're saying that for America to get back on track, we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."

"Going out and playing football or baseball with the boys, when I was a tomboy, was a great way to learn about winning and losing, and most girls didn't have that experience."

"I am someone who hopes for the best and prepares for the worst."

"It is a quiet truth that to lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"Where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"On some campuses, change is effected through nonviolent or even violent means."

"Dynamism is a function of change."

"I'm one of those people who thinks that changing one's hair is the only part of the body that you can change at will."

"In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change."

"The challenges of change are always hard. It is important that we begin to unpack those challenges that confront this nation and realize that we each have a role that requires us to change and become more responsible for shaping our own future."

"If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle."

"It is often when night looks darkest, it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change, when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and apathy."

"To speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a essential truth that to question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold."

"Sometimes overturning brutal regimes takes time and costs lives. I wish it weren't so. I really, really do."

"There is a sense that things, if you keep positive and optimistic about what can be done, do work out."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Never underestimate the power of the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"In nearly every religion I am aware of, there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious, it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles."

"I believe in delegating power."

"'Smart power' is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict - not just send our military in."

"Do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"As I speak to you today, government censors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history. But history itself has already condemned these tactics."

"I believe that the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"The art of living is discovering that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"No nation can meet the world's challenges alone."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow."

"It is a steadfast truth that a dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope."

"Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well."

"The beauty of the unknown is that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"The foundation of joy is character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"The paradox of freedom is that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"The greatest journey starts when courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the greatest battles are fought within."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world."

"I want to teach. I want to speak. I want to travel."

"The United States strongly condemns the illegal disclosure of classified information. It puts people's lives in danger, threatens our national security, and undermines our efforts to work with other countries to solve shared problems."

"I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to get a big job done."

"We can't go to people who have lost their job at GM and say, 'Oh, by the way, we are going to pay money to build a road here or inoculate children there,' unless we can demonstrate that it is in America's interest. I happen to think it is."

"Whether a woman's running for office or she's supporting her husband who's running for office and she gets criticised for wearing open-toed shoes or for the colour of her coat, there's just a lot of history that you bear if you are a woman who puts herself out in the political arena."

"Now I know that Wal-Mart's policies do not reflect the best way of doing business and the values that I think are important in America."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"A life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow."

"This is a moment in history where it is almost hard to catch your breath."

"I try to read for pleasure whenever I can - it's a great way just to shut it off for a while so your brain doesn't get fried."

"We don't have enough support for maternal leave and the kinds of things that some of the European countries do. So we still make it hard on women to go into the work force and feel that they can be good at work but then doing the most important job, which is raising your children in a responsible and positive way."

"To conquer fear is to realize that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"You feel sometimes when you hear analysts and knowledgeable people talking about Iran that they fear so much about the survival of the regime, because deep down it's not a legitimate regime, it doesn't represent the will of the people, it's kind of morphed into kind of a military theocracy."

"No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days - we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote."

"Bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"It is a radiant truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"The time is always right to do what is right."

"It is a unyielding truth that time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I don't think we should be about the business of denying voters in Michigan and Florida the right to be heard."

"It is a essential truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good."

"Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly."

"There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want."

"The beauty of the unknown is that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"Patience is a virtue because the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"Every sunset is a reminder that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"To love truly means recognizing that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"I've had extraordinary good luck with my health, other than a broken elbow."

"A courageous heart knows that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"True wisdom begins when you realize every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships."

"Let's not leave an educational vacuum to be filled by religious extremists who go to families who have no other option and offer meals, housing and some form of education. If we are going to combat extremism then we must educate those very same children."

"It is a steadfast truth that every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below."

"Patience is a virtue because the most profound truths are found in silence."

"Now, I know there are many Americans who say, 'Get out of Afghanistan. Bring 'em all home.' And there are others who say, 'Put in hundreds of thousands of more.'"

"I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"You know, people make a lot of money talking about me, don't they?"

"The echoes of eternity remind us that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A humble soul understands that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"In my family, we were Americans, we were Republicans and we were Methodists."

"You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion."

"Where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Often times when you face such an overwhelming challenge as global climate change, it can be somewhat daunting - it's kind of like trying to lose weight, which I know something about."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"I, for one, respect those who believe with all their hearts and conscience that there are no circumstances under which any abortion should ever be available."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"It is a unyielding truth that humility is not weakness in leadership; it is the cornerstone of unassailable respect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In almost every profession - whether it's law or journalism, finance or medicine or academia or running a small business - people rely on confidential communications to do their jobs. We count on the space of trust that confidentiality provides. When someone breaches that trust, we are all worse off for it."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"Patience is a virtue because gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"In the depths of adversity, courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"My two secrets to staying healthy: wash your hands all the time. And, if you can't, use Purell or one of the sanitizers. And the other is hot peppers. I eat a lot of hot peppers. I for some reason started doing that in 1992, and I swear by it."

"A psychologist once told me that for a boy being in the middle of a conflict between two women is the worst possible situation. There's always a desire to please each one."

"I feel very lucky because of my parents and then my education, the opportunities that I've had, so I would like to continue working to improve lives for others."

"It is a essential truth that wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend."

"It is a timeless truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."