A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment.

An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.

I sincerely regret the unfortunate choice of language which I used in my letter of August 29 to Congressman McDonough concerning the Marine Corps.

Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches. Trust in God. Have no fear; and Never forget a friend.

My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. To tell the truth, there's hardly a difference.

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.

Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.

A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it.

Democrats work to help people who need help. That other party, they work for people who don't need help. That's all there is to it.

Everybody has the right to express what he thinks. That, of course, lets the crackpots in. But if you cannot tell a crackpot when you see one, then you ought to be taken in.

Term limits would cure both senility and seniority- both terrible legislative diseases.

Better you know yourself better you become able to choose between your own opinions and society's for your best possible future.

The only moment we need in our lives, is the moment right now as we don't know what tomorrow may bring or the destruction of your world.

Anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.

Don't work for something in Exchange, Work on something for a Change.

Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so

The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character.

I'm not good at debating - I'm much better at pontificating.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

If you give it to God, He transforms your test into a testimony, your mess into a message, and your misery into a ministry.

There's really only three things you can write music about: girls, cars and surfing.