"Drugs are merely the most obvious form of addiction in our society. Drug addiction is one of the things that undermines traditional values."

"Ostensibly rigorous and realistic, contemporary conservatism is an ideology of denial. Its symbol is a smile button."

"Environmentalism opposes reckless innovation and makes conservation the central order of business."

"The question of the family now divides our society so deeply that the opposing sides cannot even agree on a definition of the institution they are arguing about."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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

"Close elections tend to break toward the challenger because undecided voters - having held out so long against the incumbent - are by nature looking for change."

"The most solid piece of scientific truth I know of is that we are profoundly ignorant about nature."