"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows the true master is an eternal student."

"It is a radiant truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"A lot of presidential memoirs, they say, are dull and self-serving. I hope mine is interesting and self-serving."

"A life well-lived is a testament that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A humble soul understands that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"If the United Nations once admits that international disputes can be settled by using force, then we will have destroyed the foundation of the organization and our best hope of establishing a world order."