"The only way to change is to vote. People are responsible."

"We can and must move U.S. politics forward by means of committed participation."

"When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action."

"Politics is not about power."

"See, when you drive home today, you've got a big windshield on the front of your car. And you've got a little bitty rearview mirror. And the reason the windshield is so large and the rearview mirror is so small is because what's happened in your past is not near as important as what's in your future."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"No period of history has ever been great or ever can be that does not act on some sort of high, idealistic motives, and idealism in our time has been shoved aside, and we are paying the penalty for it."

"The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability."