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" I joke that being a university president is akin to being a pinata. But there are also notions of redemption. "

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" I am not a scientist. I have never analyzed the far reaches of the solar system through the lens of a telescope nor scrutinized cancer cells under a microscope. "

" If we make a difference in Ohio, we can make a difference on a national scale. "

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" Poland not only has a capable military but also is strong economically and does not need money being raised for it. "

" I did not want to go anywhere where I would be interim. "

" I am trying to prioritize and keep everything in balance, which for me is not easy. "

" I'm the seventh chancellor at Vanderbilt; Bobby Johnson is the 25th head football coach. That shows a lack of commitment to attract and retain. "

" I think we can be competitive on and off the field and create a model where our athletes are scholars and learners, too. "

" I have a passion for academic life, a passion for students and for the ability and the narrative of a university to make a difference in the world in which they reside. "

Make A Difference

" I believe that it is higher education's purpose and calling to keep open the door to the American dream. "

" People look at me like I'm crazy when I say that our greatest partnership here at Ohio State should be with the community colleges. "

" Continue to surprise those who would put you in a neat demographic. Be insistently curious. "

" The Ohio State University has a rich - if quiet - heritage of the arts. "

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" I'm probably one of most quotable guys in America. "

" I believe being president of a private institution is a remarkable experience, but at Ohio State, it's a calling. "

" I often have said that to be a college president, you need a thick skin, a good sense of humor, and nerves like sewer pipes. "

" Let me just be very clear: I'm just hopeful the coach doesn't dismiss me. "

" Online is ridiculous. Places like Ohio State bring people here together, and students teach each other. "

" Intellectual curiosity drove Einstein to some of the world's most important discoveries. "

" I got all sorts of great Nebraska jokes. "

" What I should do is go over to the surgical suites and get my foot extricated from my mouth. "