I speak my mind. That's who I am.

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.

And remember this most of all: when it is darkest, that is when you can see the stars most clearly.

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

History thus becomes largely a study of character. Insight into temperament is hardly less important than the probing of "original materials."

There is no point in developing anything at the cost of exploiting and abusing animals.

A coward can die many times, but love can only die once.

I love Ali MacGraw and her style - I'm into vintage '70s outfits at the moment.

I'm not raising the children, I'm raising the grown ups that they're going to be.

Do not try to decide a difficult matter by means of disputing, but that which is enjoined by the spiritual law, namely patience, prayer, and thoughtful hope.

Show me the man who has enjoyed his schooldays and I will show you a bully and a bore.

It never made sense for you to love me.