A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense.'

I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.

I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do. 

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress.

We don't get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? So this is what we've chosen to do with our life.

I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.

Well done is better than well said. 

It is only so long as a man can retain the child in him that life can be free from those dark shadows which leave inevitable furrows on a man’s forehead.

Faith is not avail in absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.