Give up money, give up fame, give up science, give the earth itself and all it contains, rather than do an immoral act.

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.

When we miss understanding, we meet misunderstanding. Misunderstanding always pushes understanding far away!

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

And on this you have my pledge - unlike in the past, when you stood up and did what was right, this governor will not pull the rug out from underneath you - I will sign strong reform bills.

Strong hope is a much greater stimulant of life than any single realised joy could be.

So whatever you want to do, just do it... Making a damn fool of yourself is absolutely essential.

Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.

I do believe that people who write for children are deeply connected to their own childhood.

If we all could be a true friend to someone, praying and encouraging one person somehow, that's a first step in being part of making the world a better place.

I have a way of finding what is true for me, and it’s not finished yet.

Socialism has been an abject failure across the face of the globe, millions have suffered under socialism, and yet we're not doing an effective job communicating that.