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!

I don't know if you ever really feel like you've made it.

Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.

You wouldn't believe the kind of hate mail I get about my work on irregular verbs.