"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"So, in Europe, they're cutting people's retirement and health benefits. And that's what we want to avoid from happening. They're raising taxes, entering a recession. That's the kind of economic program that President Obama has put in place."

"It is a humble truth that wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot."

"President Obama clearly cannot run on his record. All he's offering is more of the same. That's not good. Look at the economy. It's stagnating. And so, what they're now going to try and do is bring this campaign down to little things, distractions, distortions, smear, fear, anger, frustration."

"Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion."

"They say I can open movies, and that's nice in that it puts into people's minds that women can do it. It's not just Kevin Costner, not just Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not just the guys."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon."