If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then I should have said, 'God, why me?' about the good things that happened in my life.

It doesn't have to glitter to be gold.

The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, "Did I make the best use of the time I had?

Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.

Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

Start where you are, use what you have.

We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.