“In the normal course of events, presidents come to this chamber to report on the state of the union. Tonight, no such report is needed; it has already been delivered by the American people...My fellow citizens, for the last nine days, the entire world has seen for itself the state of union, and it is strong.”
"To his very last days, dad’s life was instructive. As he aged, he taught us how to grow old with dignity, humor, and kindness—and, when the Good Lord finally called, how to meet Him with courage and with joy in the promise of what lies ahead."
- President George W. Bush
Leadership
"Good stewardship of the environment is not just a personal responsibility, it is a public value... Our duty is to use the land well, and sometimes not to use it at all. This is our responsibility as citizens, but more than that, it is our calling as stewards of the earth."
- President George W. Bush
Responsibility
"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America."
- President George W. Bush
Strength
"The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any previous generation."
- Elder David A. Bednar
Strength
"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior."
- Confucius
Strength
"The pain you feel today will show itself as strength tomorrow."
- Tunde Oyeneyin
Strength
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
- Mahatma Gandhi
Strength
"Strength is the product of struggle, you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t."
- Henry Rollins
Strength