It seems very unfortunate that in order to secure political preference, people are made Vice President who are never intended, neither by party nor by the Lord, to be Presidents.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

Leadership means firmness, not harshness or bullying; understanding, not weakness; justice, not irresponsible freedom; humaneness, not intolerance; generosity, not selfishness; pride, not egotism.

Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.

America today is running on the momentum of a godly ancestry, and when that momentum runs down, God help America.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.

A piece of paper makes you an officer, a radio makes you a commander.

Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.

We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.

Creativity leads others to where I lead you, to an unseen beauty, so ineffable its very beauty destroys itself...

Connection was always enough. Not touching. Not talking. Just a feeling that in the world your not alone.

I never grew up on Jodeci. I never grew up on things like that 'cause my dad was a preacher, and he kind of kept us away from music like that.

Those who cultivate moral confusion for profit should understand this: we will name their names and shame them as they deserve to be shamed.

I sandpapered the roof of my mouth with 3 bowls of Cap'n Crunch - had raw gobbets of mouth-beef dangling onto my tongue all day

I will never be able to move on as much as people would like me to.

I don't know that I'm going to entirely do cloth diapers. I'd like to be ambitious about it, but in all honesty, I can't say that I will.

Things can never touch the soul, but stand inert outside it, so that disquiet can arise only from fancies within.

I have toured around for 45 years and have experience of night halt at more than 400 districts. And that's why I know the reality of this earth.

You know, kicking people's butts with round-edged boots is good, but with pointy shoes, it's even better.