No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.

Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.

You can't increase prosperity by taxing success.

You must pursue your dreams with all your might.

Putting lifestyle first is how you find a job-- not a calling.

I'm so envious of that genetic wiring that immediately puts a smile on your face. My genetic wiring just puts creases in my eyebrows.

The show has to be good because you want to be good. But if it's not good, it doesn't matter.

I think work is a privilege. ... It keeps you alive, spiritually.

If I do marry, I'll expect a pretty serious dowry. I'm talking goats, pigs, chickens, the works.

I did frequently refer to my war record in World War II, but not in any flamboyant way.

Being a new character is like going to a new school. You have to try to maintain your own autonomy and your own personality.

Feeling sorry for yourself for one single minute is okay, but spend all your remaining time on solutions.