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

Character is a journey, not a destination.

By lifting the weakest, poorest among us, we lift the rest of us as well.

Politics is not religion and we should govern on the basis of evidence, not theology.

As we become ever more diverse, we must work harder to unite around our common values and our common humanity.

It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.