If men were angels, there would be no need of government.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.

Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant.

If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

The Master is cordial yet stern, awe-inspiring yet not fierce and respectful yet at ease.

I stopped paying the price for success and started enjoying the price for success.

Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty sickness and captivity would without this comfort be insupportable.

Prayer means that, in some unique way, we believe we're invited into a relationship with someone who hears us when we speak in silence.

Ask not what you are getting from the world but, rather, what you are giving to the world.

I have kids who buy tickets for my show... How could I take their money and ignore their problems?

I don't want to die, really. I'm interested in what happens next, so I've got to keep on.

In the morning the sunflower blossoms due to the sun's rays. This morning I just wanted to remind you that my heart blossoms with love for you everyday I wake up and it is going to do that forever.

I dont partake in assembly-line convenience. I dont say that killing things is bad while I hire people to kill things for me.

The only thing I think about is getting ready for every five days, to go out and get ready for my team.