"The idea that we should base our political life on religious or metaphysical conceptions of the good is profoundly anti-democratic."

"The idea that we have a shared humanity is a powerful one."

"We have to be very careful in how we think about the quality of life."

"The idea of a 'global citizen' is not an empty ideal, but a practical necessity in our interconnected world."

"The liberal arts are not just for the elite; they are for everyone who wants to lead a full and flourishing life."