I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best.