Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.

Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life.

Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.

Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.

There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.

Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.

For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.

We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way.

This is not the time for partisan bickering. This is not the time for politics as usual. Some of us are Democrats. Some of us are Republicans. Some of us are Independents. Above all, we must be Oklahomans first.

It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day.

Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

What unites Oklahomans today is what has always united us: Our unshakable faith. Our love of family and compassion for others. The unlimited promise of a hopeful future.

A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.

In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.

No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

If ever there was a time for true bipartisanship, it is today.

The status quo is simply unacceptable.

Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

The only thing holding us back is ourselves.

Oklahomans value our children and our seniors. Oklahomans value traditions of faith. Oklahomans value our heroes, our veterans. Oklahomans value innovation and the creative arts.

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

The worst thing we can do is to do nothing.

No one should have to choose between medicine and other necessities. No one should have to use the emergency room every time a child gets sick. And no one should have to live in constant fear that a medical problem will become a financial crisis.

It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.

Believe in yourself and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities work hard and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

A good teacher can inspire hope ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning.

I did parallel entrepreneurship, which was very hard to do. It was hard to keep your head straight and know which ideas were with which company.

Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.

Those were the great days when plenty of amateurs could spare time for cricket.

I think I can bring a lot to the triangle offense. Derek Fisher wasn't the tallest guard, but what he did is succeed and have a great career. I'm looking forward to learning from him. I've never played in the system, so I want to get there early.

Ive always envied people who sleep easily. Their brains must be cleaner the floorboards of the skull well swept all the little monsters closed up in a steamer trunk at the foot of the bed.

For millions of girls around the world, motherhood comes too early. Those who bear children as adolescents suffer higher maternal mortality and morbidity rates, and their children are more likely to die in infancy.

From the beginning men used God to justify the unjustifiable.

Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being.

Hopefully my books are improving. One of the ways I find motivation to improve is looking at someone who is already at a high level and continues to get better with each book. That's really what you want to emulate.

My dad doesn't hug me enough!

Women have to summon up courage to fulfill dormant dreams.

The brevity of life is grace to walk on your own path.

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.

Heaven would indeed be heaven if lovers were there permitted as much enjoyment as they had experienced on earth.

I spent ten years playing classical piano, and that was what led to keyboards and eventually to production and to Linkin Park.

When I was young, running with a gang was a cool thing to do; that's how you get popular; that's how you get the girls.

I think journalism is important.

I initially thought I was going to be a teacher. Maybe like an elementary teacher or something like that, which would be fun. Maybe someday.

Times do keep changing - thank God.