He inherited some good instincts from his Quaker forebearers, but by diligent hard work, he overcame them.

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

As General Eisenhower discovered, it is easier to end the Cold War or stamp out poverty than to master this devilish pastime.

Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

Golf is the Lord's punishment for man's sins.

fear is the starter pistol to life's greatest moments

Nothing's scarier than having a sick child, and one so newly born, and so vulnerable. It's the worst thing for a parent.

Show me a man with both feet on the ground and I'll show you a man who can't put his pants on.

It takes a great deal of strength to be an optimist.

Through surrender the aspirant's ego is effaced, and . . . grace . . . pours down upon him like a torrential rain.

... it is possible for even the most deeply disturbed and desperately unbalanced among us to be a beautiful person.

The finest day i ever had was when tomorrow never came.

Maybe money is unreal for most of us, easier to give away than things we want.

The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change.

Everyone should have a moment with Ron Howard in their life to give you faith in our industry.