And I hope that five years and 10 years from now, I'll be a better man, a more mature man, a wiser man, a more humble man and a more spirited man to serve the good of my people and the good of humanity.
I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.
It's no good running a pig farm badly for 30 years while saying, 'Really, I was meant to be a ballet dancer.' By then, pigs will be your style.
What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?
Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
It is impossible to imagine Goethe or Beethoven being good at billiards or golf.
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.
Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.