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" I love this university, and although I might be retiring from the presidency, my work with Ohio State will continue. "

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

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" Founded when Abraham Lincoln believed education could lead the nation out of its darkest days, Ohio State now provides a powerful platform of interdisciplinary academic programs, world-class scholars, outstanding students, and extensive research capabilities. "

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

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" You have great athletic directors, you let them run it; you keep yourself informed, but I'm not the athletic director. I'm the president of the university. "

" Every time I get a lot of money, I cry, and I got a lot of tears left. "

" 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. "

" What do I know about college football? I look like Orville Redenbacher. I have no business talking about college football. "

" The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom. "

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

" I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work. "

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

" I've been president of Brown and chancellor of Vanderbilt, where they have very high completion rates. "

" 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. "

" At least for me, I believe that one learns from one's mistakes. And I made significant mistakes, and I learned from them. "

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

" As one of the country's largest land-grant universities, Ohio State must play a critical role in moving our country forward. "

" I simply take serious issues seriously, but I do not take myself seriously. "

" In tumultuous times, it's important to have a very mature leader. "

" My mouth is sore from continually extracting my foot from it. "

" I got all sorts of great Nebraska jokes. "