“Success is not the measure of a man but a triumph over those who choose to hold him back.”

I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation.

I still believe in a place called Hope.

I am opposed to abortion and to government funding of abortions. We should not spend state funds on abortions because so many people believe abortion is wrong.

So much of modern politics is focused not on honest differences of policy but on personal attacks.

I’ve been in politics long enough to expect criticism and hostility. But I was unprepared for the hatred I get from Christians. Why do Christians hate so much?.

Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t turn back.

We must teach our children to resolve their conflicts with words, not weapons.

Sometimes there is a difference in what is legal and what ought to be done.

Today’s possibilities are not tomorrows guarantees.

Abortion should not only be safe and legal, it should be rare.

You can put wings on a pig, but you don’t make it an eagle.

Everybody counts, everybody deserves a chance, everybody has a responsible role to play and we all do better when we work together.

Let’s create an integrated global community where we have shared benefits and responsibilities, and we don’t fight because of our differences.

We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs.

If you want to have a good life you have to have some constructive outlet for your feelings.

I misled people, including even my wife.

You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead.

Choose the way of life. Choose the way of love. Choose the way of caring. Choose the way of goodness. It’s up to you. It’s your choice.

The democratic choice Russian people made in the early 90’s is final.

No thought, no mind, no choice – just being silent, rooted in yourself.

I think people are born bisexual and the make subconscious choices based on the pressures of society.

Happiness and love are just a choice away.

I’m making a conscious choice to see challenges as beneficial so that I can deal with them in the most productive way.

We have a choice – to live or to exist.