The young accept the extraordinary as normal because they do not compare their lives with those of others when everyone is like them.
Turning 50 gives me more yesterdays than tomorrows.
If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.
I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.
Character is a journey, not a destination.
We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs.
Thanks to the leadership of Vice President Gore, we have a government for the Information Age, once again a government that is a progressive instrument of the common good, rooted in our oldest values of opportunity, responsibility and community, devoted to fiscal responsibility, determined to give our people the tools they need to make the most of their own lives in the 21st century, a 21st century government for 21st century America.
The world shall perish not for lack of wonders, but for lack of wonder
There is no need to punish yourself. Simply notice what you've been choosing and choose again.
When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.
O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls and reign there as our peaceful Sovereign. Enlighten with the splendor of faith and the charity of Your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for Your poor. Impart to them Your own spirit, a spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts. . . May that day come very soon, when we shall see You restored to the center of civic life, borne on the shoulders of Your joyful people.