"Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority."

"It is a steadfast truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"After-school tutoring programs, care for the elderly, shelters for the homeless, disaster relief work, and a variety of other services would all benefit from government funding."

"We hope President Obama will now respect the will of the people, change course, and commit to making the changes they are demanding. To the extent he is willing to do this, we are ready to work with him."

"Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people."

"After I left the White House, I kept a foothold in the business of American politics as a talk-show host, analyst, commentator, speechmaker, and occasional writer. I was no longer a practitioner, but I was still a partisan, a Democrat, a blue-stater through and through."