"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle."

"Wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Mediocre men work at their best men seeking excellence strive to do better."

"What I want to do is to make sure that we fully repeal Obamacare. This will be one of the largest spending initiatives we will ever see in our country. And also, it will take away choice from the American people."

"To question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it."