In this world, there was nothing scarier than trusting someone. But there was also nothing more rewarding.

History doesn't choose individual people. History chooses everyone. Every day. The only question is: How long will you ignore the call?

Don't go to eighth grade...don't talk about something old...don't bring up old memories that have nothing to do with who we are now. THIS is all that matters! TODAY.

Most archivists don't like surprises. That's why we work in the past.

But to me, the most important page in my daughter's book is the last one - because it's blank. It says, "Your Hero's Photo Here," and, "Your Hero's Story Here."

Not every President is a great speaker. Not every President is a great thinker. But in the modern era, every single President is a master of one thing: eye contact.

Today, I don't believe in destiny. But I do believe in history...There's nothing more powerful than history.