I can't deny that it will be a historic event for an African-American to become president. And should that happen, all Americans should be proud - not just African-Americans, but all Americans - that we have reached this point in our national history where such a thing could happen. It will also not only electrify our country, I think it'll electrify the world.

Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.

You don't know what you can get away with until you try.

Politics is different, because the mission is always to get the necessary votes. A good politician goes through everything in terms of mission and vision, and resourcing, but at the end of the day politicians have to make compromises in order to achieve consensus.

If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn't prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.

Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.

Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.