Let's face it: WikiLeaks exists because the mainstream media haven't done their job.

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.

Be grateful for every circumstance.

I gave him a piece of my heart a long time ago, and once you give that away, I’ve learned you don’t so easily get it back.

But what are kings, when regiment is gone, But perfect shadows in a sunshine day?- Edward II, 5.1

The pleasure we feel, reading a poem, is our assurance of its integrity.

Venice, the most touristy place in the world, is still just completely magic to me.

Thus Arm in Arm with thee I dare defy my century into the lists.

Why are people saying it's too soon? Like the people on that flight, we need to agree about what to do about terrorism. And I think we need to have that conversation now.

The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary is his or her mother is an orphan.

Yes, here I am returning, the woman who bore herself to the bottom and back. Who wanted to swim like dolphins, leaping waves and diving. Who wanted only to belong to herself.

In school if you're different that's uncool. But I try to maintain confidence in who I am...because...you know...I don't really want to change it.