"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"I'm proud of the U.S.A. We've done some amazing things. To wear our flag in the Olympics is an honor."

"There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means."

"I like messing around, and I like working with artists who I respect."

"There may be fairies at the bottom of the garden. There is no evidence for it, but you can't prove that there aren't any, so shouldn't we be agnostic with respect to fairies?"