"There's a lot of revisionist history that goes on these days about Iraq."

"Now, people when I say that look at me and say, 'What are you talking about, Joe? You're telling me we have to go spend money to keep from going bankrupt?'. The answer is yes, that's what I'm telling you."

"My dad always said, 'Champ, the measure of a man is not how often he is knocked down, but how quickly he gets up.'"

"My recollection is - and I'd have to confirm this - but I don't recall paying any money to go to law school."

"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican."

"As with real reading, the ability to comprehend subtlety and complexity comes only with time and a lot of experience. If you don't adequately acquire those skills, moving out into the real world of real people can actually become quite scary."

"Living in a rural setting exposes you to so many marvelous things - the natural world and the particular texture of small-town life, and the exhilarating experience of open space."

"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."