The single most exciting thing you encounter in government is competence, because it’s so rare. – Daniel P. Moynihan

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. – Milton Berle

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. – Plato

If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments. – Steven Wright

People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing. – Dale Carnegie

Never assume the obvious is true. – William Safire

A hug is a handshake from the heart.

Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn. – John Wesley

Smile, even if it’s a sad smile, because sadder than a sad smile is the sadness of not knowing how to smile.

May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way. And may all the Irish angels, Smile upon you St. Patrick’s Day. – Irish Toast