The novel is the most complete and profound expression of human liberty.

We didn't get here by luck, but by hard work and wisdom.

I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.

We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.