“The proper role of a free nation is to behave like a loving parent and help the less-free nations grow more mature . . . keeping in mind, of course, that the road to good parenting is seldom smooth, and that setting a good example is arguably the best teacher.”

“Early to learn, and see truth through the lies, makes a person . . . a nation . . . a world . . . healthy, wealthy and wise.”

“Every dollar you spend . . . or don't spend . . . is a vote you cast for the world you want.”

“The greatest lie ever told about love is that it sets you free.”

“You know what they say, if you love something, set it free.”

“...because love can come, if you believe in it and behave as if it exists. That was the case, too, with free will; with perhaps, fath of any sort; and love was a sort of faith, was it not?”

“But I think parents aren't teachers anymore. Parents -- or a whole lot of us, at least -- lead by mouth instead of by example. It seems to me that if a child's hero is their mother or father -- or even better, both of them in tandem -- then the rough road of learning and experience is going to be smoothed some. And every little bit of smoothing helps, in this rough old world that wants children to be miniature adults, devoid of charm and magic and the beauty of innocence.”