"It is a quiet truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True wisdom begins when you realize every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind is written large in his works."

"In the depths of adversity, a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"Parents are not interested in justice, they're interested in peace and quiet."

"No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams."

"The darkest nights often reveal that a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"Surely the President can agree with us, that theft from government is not good. I know it's bold. It's out on the edge. I know from a Chicago-Springfield background it's hard to fully grasp that honesty could be part of government."