"You must learn to define the problem before you attempt to cure it."

“This morning, due to a massive storm, at least 150,000 people in San Francisco were left without power. Of course, people in San Francisco without power are usually called Republicans.”

“No matter how corrupt, greedy, and heartless our government, our corporations, our media, and our religious & charitable institutions may become, the music will still be wonderful.”

“Find that pursuit that will energize you, consume you, become an obsession. Each day, you must rise with a restless enthusiasm. If you don't, you are working.”

“I've always subscribed to an old Chinese proverb that the palest ink is better than the best memory.”

“And we need to maintain our foothold in the fight against terrorism and terrorist groups and respond to any degradation of Iraqi security or stability.”

“In my opinion, all boyfriends should turn out to be secretly wealthy.”

“Men of Virginia, countrymen of Washington, of Patrick Henry, of Jefferson, and of Madison, will ye be true to your constitutional faith?”

“I like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs.”