I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

Energy begets energy.

So the essence of life is this eating of itself! Life lives on lives

I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it.

They don't fund the arts enough and they so often take words and music for granted and performers for granted - particularly women.

The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others.

"There is more joy in giving than in receiving." Never doubt the truth of our Lord's promise that whatever we give him of our creativity, our resources, our persons, will come back to us in abundance.

When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.

What I always think about when I think about 'Girls' is Lena being in a scene where she's very vulnerable, possibly directing, acting, and she's probably written the dialogue. It's 2 in the morning. Everyone's tired. Everyone's grumpy. And she has a smile on her face and kindness for everyone who interacts with her.

If you give, you will be blessed.

Indiana's ninth congressional district isn't historically known as a fount of congressional contributions. That said, if you look at my fundraising history, we've succeeded.

What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.