"From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given much - the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of New York, and the chance to lead this state. I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me."

"Yes, people pull the trigger - but guns are the instrument of death. Gun control is necessary, and delay means more death and horror."

"The Occupy movement needs an organizing principle, and - just as the Tea Party did - it needs some actual measures of success. Choose one candidate whose agenda is squarely within that of the movement and make his or her electoral success a focal point."

"It's time to let science and medicine, not politics and rhetoric, lead us to good, sound policy."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is a quiet truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."

"If you have issues with family, friends, and people at work, try and solve these issues head on so you can move on and concentrate on having the life you want."