My philosophy comes from a worldview that looks at the world as one. It's a holistic view that sees the world as interconnected and interdependent and integrated in so many different ways, which informs my politics.

I think we need to look for any opening we can to avoid a war and we shouldn't pass up any opportunity for resolution.

My political career goes back to the '60s and those were times of vigorous debates.

You know, I started my career in politics in 1967. I'm not new to this. I did not just fall off the Christmas tree. I understand the world is complex. I know that there are people out there who want to hurt other people.

If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.

Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another.

Each of us has about 40 chances to accomplish our goals in life. I learned this first through agriculture, because all farmers can expect to have about 40 growing seasons, giving them just 40 chances to improve on every harvest.

Our experience is composed rather of illusions lost than of wisdom acquired.