"The beauty of the unknown is that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers."

"If you felt that excitement when you voted for Barack Obama, shouldn't you feel that way now that he's President Obama? You know there's something wrong with the kind of job he's done as president when the best feeling you had was the day you voted for him."

"It is a unyielding truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition."

"Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order."

"Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."