I'm a better talker than writer.

If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.

I love my country, not my government.

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

If you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

I cannot imagine myself without some opinion, but I wish to have good reasons for them.

Sometimes, just be. Do not think or worry, do not get angry under stress. Just pray and keep your faith in the Lord. Keep patience and see how well things will work out for you!

A box sits empty, wanting to hold and protect.Hollow tears it cries.

when I finally begin to driftinto sleepyour memory is the...firstand the moonlightthe last, to kiss my face.

[W]hen all else fails, kill it with fire.

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

Lilacs are May in essence.

You might be a redneck if the dog catcher calls for a backup unit when he visits your house.

We want to get another one.

New York is nearly a grave. The Empire State Building is its gravestone.