"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"I like to think my dad was easygoing and kind, and I think some of those things have been passed down. I am like him in a sense of being positive and hopeful. He was compassionate, and I've got a lot of that in me as well."

"We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you."

"Sometimes what works 40 years ago doesn't work today."

"It is time to change our policy of appeasement toward the Palestinians, to strengthen our ties with the nation of Israel."

"As far as I'm aware, everybody in the shadow cabinet accepts that there's a compelling case on climate change and a strong scientific case."

"Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges."

"General intelligence in machines will an unprecedented opportunity to solve climate change, so we must tread carefully into the future."