"The Republican Party is the Grand Old Party. It's made enormous contributions to the success of our country. And it is a party that has embraced its leadership role when it has had the majority or the White House."

"In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics."

"If you believe you can make a difference, not just in politics, in public service, in advocacy around all these important issues, then you have to be prepared to accept that you are not going to get 100 percent approval."

"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday."

"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment."

"I am an Instrument of Nature.Love is my message."