I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

Too often we. . . enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. Ideas have endurance without death."

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.