But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.

It's more likely in America that your parents will file for bankruptcy than divorce. We think of divorce as so prevalent, but we all know that happens because somebody moves out of the house.

Compromise today is too often applauded simply for itself. The cost of compromise to principles and real lives doesn't seem to matter.

I don't expect to get yesterday's medicine. If I can help it, I'd like to get tomorrow's medicine.

I would have made different choices. You know, I might have married somebody else.

I'm not a victim - I never want to be perceived that way.

I have a lot that I intend to do in this life.