"We can no longer waste time and money. Every day, more than 2,000 girls in America, age 15-19, give birth - in the wealthiest, most educated nation in the world! Neither you nor I should accept this statistic."

"My mother killed herself when I was 12. I won't complete that relationship. But I can try to understand her."

"I feel like my honesty gives people the freedom to talk about things they wouldn't otherwise."

"Think about it: Reducing crime and poverty and ensuring that we have an educated, stable work force has a direct effect on you and me and the future of our country."

"The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people."

"Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other yet do not devote yourself to one branch exclusively. Strive to get clear notions about all. Give up no science entirely for science is but one."

"It is a distinction to have many virtues, but a hard lot."

"Find a good teacher, as I found for my sons. I feel the worst thing you can do is to try and teach your own children yourself, because there is a natural rebellion that occurs."