I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business.

When life takes away, something of greater value is always given in return.

Our challenges don’t define us, our actions do.

I always feel very connected to Canada. My reference for everything is my Canadian background, my life in Canada. Particularly on this issue of refugee immigration: I couldn't be prouder of Canada.

Control is illusory. No matter what university you go to, no matter what degree you hold, if your goal is to becomes master of your own destiny, you have more to learn.

I can't be smug, because I know that you can lose anything at any point. And I can't be angry, because I haven't lost it.

Life delivered me a catastrophe, but I found a richness of soul.