"Never underestimate the power of every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"Americans believe with all their heart, the vast majority of them, and the vast majority of Floridians, that the United States of America is simply the single greatest nation in all of human history."

"Of course there are critics who believe that no matter what we do, the Florida dream is over. They claim that we must accept the idea that inevitably our future is one of high taxes and big government."

"It is a radiant truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!"

"The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter."

"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."