"What we heard today was not fiscal leadership from our Commander-in-Chief, what we heard today was a political broadside from our Campaigner-in-Chief."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"It is a humble truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Making movies is not rocket science. It's about relationships and communication and strangers coming together to see if they can get along harmoniously, productively, and creatively. That's a challenge. When it works, it's fantastic and will lift you up. When it doesn't work, it's almost just as fascinating."

"I got to spend all of my time every day at work reading and editing papers about cutting-edge technical research and getting paid for it. Then I'd go home at night and turn what I learned into science fiction stories."

"The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling."

"A balanced diet may be the best medicine. I was eating too much good eats. But people consider that part of your job, you know? Eat. And I do!"