"But our energy woes are in many ways the result of classic market failures that can only be addressed through collective action, and government is the vehicle for collective action in a democracy"

"Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action"

"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage"

"Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people"

"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action"

"Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy"

"First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys"

"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven"

"Creating the kind of connections between people that lead to collective civic action, political expression, community dialogue, shared cultural experiences"

"Action conquers fear"

"The ship of democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those on board"