"What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share."

"Many kids come out of college, they have a credit card and a diploma. They don't know how to buy a house or a car or health insurance or life insurance. They do not know basic microeconomics."

"Our dreams must be stronger than our memories. We must be pulled by our dreams, rater than pushed by our memories."

"Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy."

"It is a steadfast truth that the test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Take control of your consistent emotions and begin to consciously and deliberately reshape your daily experience of life."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"Never underestimate the power of the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."