"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"I never sort of thought of myself as a comedy writer, by nature."

"You can hold yourself back from the sufferings of the world, that is something you are free to do and it accords with your nature, but perhaps this very holding back is the one suffering you could avoid."