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

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich."

"In less enlightened times, the best way to impress women was to own a hot car. But women wised up and realized it was better to buy their own hot cars so they wouldn't have to ride around with jerks."

"We need to reclaim our American system of limited government, low taxes, reasonable regulations, and sound money, which has blessed us with unprecedented prosperity. And it has done more to help the poor than any other economic system ever designed."

"The one regret I have about my own abortions is that they cost money that might otherwise have been spent on something more pleasurable, like taking the kids to movies and theme parks."