We need nearly every department, with the exception of police, fire and rescue, to look at what they can cut. Maybe there are some projects we need to put on hold.

When the sparrow sings its final refrain, the hush is felt nowhere more deeply than in the heart of man.

Why is it that an extended olive branch often turns to a clinched fist of hatred?

It ended up being a great quarter across the country. The national trend was more on the IT (information technology) side of things. When you look at Southern California and San Diego specifically, it's driven largely by the life sciences and biotech side of things.

I don't believe virginity is common as it used to be.

I don't believe that heaven waits for only those who congregate.

What we aspire to be is more than what we are yet less than what we are capable of.