"And we can see the positive impacts right here at Solyndra. Less than a year ago, we were standing on what was an empty lot.But through the Recovery Act, this company received a loan to expand its operations. This new factory is the result of those loans."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"To walk the path of enlightenment means character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent."

"I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people."

"Abstract Expressionism - the first American movement to have a worldwide influence - was remarkably short-lived: It heated up after World War II and was all but done for by 1960 (although visit any art school today and you'll find a would-be Willem de Kooning)."

"Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?"

"Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people."