"For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality."

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

"I like reading books that provide you with knowledge that you previously didn't have. And books you have a chance to grow as a human being after reading them."

"The things that happen in your life are either your choices or opportunities and lessons the universe has put before you. Life on earth is like college and we're all just trying to pass the courses."

"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance."