"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."

"It is a humble truth that love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth."

"I'm no longer just a candidate. I'm the President. I know what it means to send young Americans into battle, for I have held in my arms the mothers and fathers of those who didn't return. I've shared the pain of families who've lost their homes, and the frustration of workers who've lost their jobs."

"Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military."

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

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"Beware the hobby that eats."