And I don't like having my picture taken. I'm almost like an old African in that sense. I think it steals a bit of the soul.
In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.
Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.
For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.
I think a lot of times we can get distracted and not be in the moment with people and be missing all the life happening in the moment.
The first and highest law must be the love of man to man. Homo homini Deus est - this is the supreme practical maxim, this is the turning point of the world's History.
The great charm in argument is really finding one's own opinions, not other people's.
Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children.