"Every citizen who stops smoking, or loses a few pounds, or starts managing his chronic disease with real diligence, is caulking a crack for the benefit of us all."

"Our educational results lag behind other states, and other nations, but worse still, behind the potential of the kids and the devoted teachers in our classrooms."

"We designed both our state employee health plans and the one we created for low-income Hoosiers as Health Savings Accounts, and now in the tens of thousands these citizens are proving that they are fully capable of making smart, consumerist choices about their own health care."

"Every successful enterprise has a very clear strategic purpose."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"I accept chaos, I'm not sure whether it accepts me."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."