“Times change. Cable news and the Internet alone have transformed the way outreach to the American people can be accomplished.”

“During most of the Bush administration, human rights and democracy in Egypt were on the front burner.”

“There are examples of fraternal dictatorships, or one, anyway: the passing of power from Fidel to Raul Castro.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”