Work and PleasureTo be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real. It is no use starting late in life to say: “I will take an interest in this or that.” Such an attempt only aggravates the strain of mental effort. A man may acquire great

Be Happy!“The days that make us happy make us wise.”----John Masefieldwhen I first read this line by England’s Poet Laureate, it startled me. What did Masefield mean? Without thinking about it much, I had always assumed that the opposite was true. But his sober assurance was arresting. I could not f

Giving Life MeaningHave you thought about what you want people to say about you after you’re gone? Can you hear the voice saying, “He was a great man.” Or “She really will be missed.” What else do they say?One of the strangest phenomena of life is to engage in a work that will last long after death.

Clear Your Mental SpaceThink about the last time you felt a negative emotion---like stress, anger, or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity? Was your mind cluttered with thoughts? Or was it paralyzed, unable to think?The next time you find yourself i

Mirror, Mirror---What do I See?A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.Mirrors have a very particular function. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a physical mirror serves as the vehicle to reflection, so do a

Gettysburg AddressFourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now, we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so de

President Bush Welcomes 2007 NCAA Football Champion Louisiana State University Tigers to the White HouseTHE PRESIDENT: Good to see you all. Welcome. Go Tigers! (Applause.) Sit down. Please sit down. Thanks for coming.So I met some of these men in 2004 -- they feel pretty comfortable they were going

President Bush Discusses Colombia Free Trade AgreementTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please be seated. I want to thank members of my Cabinet for joining me here today. Madam Ambassador, thank you for coming. I appreciate those who support free trade and fair trade for joining us on this important occasio

President Bush Visits Bucharest, Romania, Discusses NATOTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you, and good morning. I appreciate former Presidents Iliescu and Constantinescu for joining us today. I want to thank the President of Latvia and Mrs. Zatlere for joining us. Secretary Rice, ambassadors, mem

President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Sanader of Croatia in Zagreb, CroatiaPRIME MINISTER SANADER: (Speaking in Croatian, no translation.)PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. It's really good to be with you again. I remember very fondly our visit to the Oval Office.(Interpreter speaking

Edward M. KennedyAddress to the People of Massachusetts on Chappaquiddickbroadcast nationally from Joseph P. Kennedy's home on 25 July 1969My fellow citizens:I have requested this opportunity to talk to the people of Massachusetts about the tragedy which happened last Friday evening. This morning I

President Bush Meets with 2008 Bassmaster Classic Champion and 2008 Women's Bassmaster Tour ChampionTHE PRESIDENT: I've got the fishing champs of this year. And, Judy, thanks for coming. She is from Many, Louisiana. She won the Women's Bassmaster. And Alton Jones from Waco, Texas, won the Bassmaster

PRESIDENT PERES: Our dear friend and President of the United States and Mrs. George Bush, first of all, mazel tov. Your joy is ours. Welcome to the new Israel, 3,000 years old and going on the 60th. We are grateful to you for gracing this occasion.Mr. President, you have demonstrated toward us a Bib

President's Radio AddressTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This weekend, families across America are coming together to celebrate Easter. This is the most important holiday in the Christian faith. And during this special and holy time each year, millions of Americans pause to remember a sacrifice that tr

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Tuesday, I will board Air Force One and depart for a trip to the Middle East. This is a region of great strategic importance to the United States, and I'm looking forward to my visit.My first stops will be in the Holy Land, where I'll meet with Israeli Prime Minister

President Bush Sends Condolences to Victims of FloodingTHE PRESIDENT: Laura and I had the joy of worshiping here in Paris. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who are suffering from the floods in our country I know there's a lot of people hurting right now and I hope they're able to find some st

Mario Matthew Cuomo"Religious Belief and Public Morality""The Catholic Church's actions with respect to the interplay of religious values and public policy make clear that there is no inflexible moral principle which determines what our political conduct should be."Thank you very much, Father Hesbur

Statement by the President Upon Departure from Crawford, TexasTHE PRESIDENT: Laura and I want to wish everybody a happy Mother's Day. It's just a special day to give thanks to our Moms appreciate the hard work that Moms do. And I understand that for some, however, Mother's Day is a sad day for those

President Bush Meets with His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa of BahrainPRESIDENT BUSH: Your Majesty, welcome back to Washington. It is such a pleasure to see you. I still have such fond memories of our trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty and I were reminiscing about the sword dance th

President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with United Kingdom Prime Minister BrownPRIME MINISTER BROWN: Im delighted to welcome President Bush and the First Lady back to London. And his visit today is an opportunity to celebrate the historic partnership of shared purpose that unites th

Presidents Radio AddressTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Congress will soon vote on legislation to fund our troops serving on the front lines of the war on terror. This is an opportunity for Congress to give our men and women in uniform the tools they need to protect us, and Congress should approve thes

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Mr. Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. Members of my Cabinet, members of the administration, Admiral Mullen, members of the United States Congress, Senator Warner and Congressman Skelton, members of the military, our veterans, honored guests, families of the fa

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Friday, I traveled to New York City to talk about the state of our economy. This is a topic that has been a source of concern for families across America. In the long run, we can be confident that our economy will continue to grow, but in the short run, it is clear th

President Bush Meets with Prime Ministers of the Bahamas, Barbados and BelizePRESIDENT BUSH: Secretary Rice and I have had the pleasure of welcoming three of our neighbors -- neighborhood's strong leaders: the Prime Ministers of the Bahamas, Barbados and Belize.And we had a discussion like you would

President Bush Briefed on Midwest FloodingTHE PRESIDENT: I've just assembled my -- many people on my domestic policy team to discuss the current flooding in the Midwest. Of course, our hearts and thoughts go to those who lost life. And of course, we're concerned about those whose -- who lost their h

THE PRESIDENT: Glenn, thanks for the kind introduction. Thanks for giving me a chance to speak to the Economic Club of New York. It seems like I showed up in a interesting moment -- (laughter) -- during an interesting time. I appreciate the fact that you've assembled to give me a chance to share som

President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Furman UniversityTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. President. President Shi, thank you for that kind introduction. Governor Sanford, Senator Graham, Congressman Inglis, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, members of the F

Gerald R. FordAddress on Taking the Oath of the U.S. Presidencydelivered 9 August 1974 East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.[Oath of Office administered by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger]Mr. Chief Justice, my dear friends, my fellow Americans:The oath that I have taken is the same oath that

President Bush Meets with House Republican ConferenceTHE PRESIDENT: I'm pleased to be joined by the Republican House leadership. These are dear friends of mine who are committed to doing what's right for the country.I just met with the Republican Caucus from the House and I want to share some though

President Bush Welcomes 2008 National and State Teachers of the Year to the White HouseTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. Welcome to the White House. Welcome to the Rose Garden. We're walking out of the Oval Office, Mike turns to me and says, "I like what you've done with the place." (Laught