"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."

"If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds."

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

"The relationship between the prophet and the President, the priest and the President, is a sacred one."

"If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much more reason for excommunicating and even putting to death one convicted of heresy."

"Death may be the greatest of all human blessings."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets."