Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

God gave us ground we created a city, God gave us time we need to create a future.

They're only crayons. You didn't fear them in Kindergarten, why fear them now?

It is always a mistake to underestimate how long it takes for mankind to understand the traumas it has suffered, especially the self-inflicted ones.

I was there for every moment. It made me a better woman and a better person. I can't say that all the damage done by my original family doesn't still haunt me

Nothing can save something that is not meant to be, no matter how hard you try.

I suppose young people think football is glamorous - soccer - it's big money and the stars of it, they look good and have a great big house and a huge Ferrari.

You know, the mountains are full of dangers, and they swallow you up. But mostly, they give.

The tea party venerates the Constitution while despising the political system it has produced.

I'm a wild lady. Not.

There is certainly more in the future now than back in 1964.