But very often in politics we have the experience called up from my father when someone was trying to help him in the campaign: I can take care of my enemies, may the Good Lord save me from my friends.

Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can't be done.

A dead end can never be a one way street; you can always turn around and take another road.

Anyone who wants to sell you overnight success or wealth is not interested in your success; they are interested in your money.

To me, living in the present means being aware of your conscious choice to focus on the past, present or future - it is not necessarily having to focus on the present.

The situation in Iraq will be long, it will be expensive and it will be difficult. But in the end, Iraq will very much be worth it.

The only place opportunity cannot be found is in a closed-minded person.