Graduation

The secret of successful politics: Be moved more by what you love than what you hate.

Being ethical does not require a master's degree. It requires having a conscience and following it.

Your reputation is everything. Don't sell it or trade it for anything.

I'm as much a capitalist as you will ever find, but anyone who believes that unfettered capitalism works hasn't read history.

Nothing replaces actually doing the work. Greatness is born out of the grind, so embrace the grind.

We will all be measured by how much we contribute to the success of the people around us.

Not one drop of my self-worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Between doubt and destiny is action. Between our community and the American dream is leadership.

When you listen — when you really listen to people, when you listen as fiercely as you want to be heard, when you respect the idea that you are sharing the earth with other humans, when you lead with your nice foot forward, you'll win every time.

Build your tribe. They will keep you alive.

In my life, there is only one concept that I have determined. It's that everything is gray. Every person, every question, every tragedy, even every victory — they all have nuance. Pay attention to the nuance.

Your life isn't some big break. It's about taking one significant life-transforming step at a time.