"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself."

"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."

"The silent observer understands that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."

"Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal."

"I think what you're seeing is a profound recognition on the part of the American people that gays and lesbians and transgender persons are our brothers, our sisters, our children, our cousins, our friends, our co-workers, and that they've got to be treated like every other American. And I think that principle will win out."

"To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not success."

"On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job."