On neither the sun, nor death, can a man look fixedly.

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

Religion is about turning untested belief into unshakable truth through the power of institutions and the passage of time.

Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.