Democracy cannot breathe, indeed will die, if those enjoined to protect it and uphold the laws snuff it out - with no consequences.

In trying to make a big difference, don't ignore the small daily differences we can make.

Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.

If things are too easy, life is a whole lot less interesting.

I get very upset with all of the crowd seekers today, and people out there trying to get on TV. It ain't about you. It's about trying to make the world more just for everybody.

Semi-automatic weapons have no socially redeeming purpose.

Don't assume a door is closed; push on it. Don't assume if it was closed yesterday that it is closed today. Don't ever stop learning and improving your mind. If you do, you're going to be left behind.