"The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived."

"The art of living is discovering that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people."

"The dictum that truth always triumphs over persecution is one of the pleasant falsehoods which men repeat after one another till they pass into commonplaces, but which all experience refutes."

"So, one way or another, I found myself in a few movies. I take it seriously when I'm on the set, but I don't take myself seriously as an actor."

"If you want plenty of experience in dealing with difficult people, then have kids."

"All philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."