People from both political parties have long recognized that welfare without work creates negative incentives that lead to permanent poverty. It robs people of self-esteem.

We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.

I like PBS. I love Big Bird ... But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it.

I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. Putin.

I have never once regretted missing a business opportunity so that I could be with my children and grandchildren.

My wife drives a couple of Cadillacs.

I have some friends who are NASCAR team owners.

I am in favor of stem-cell research. I am not in favor of creating new human embryos through cloning.

Isn't it fitting that so many of those who have contempt for the private sector will soon find themselves back in it?

There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what.

I'm not familiar precisely with what I said, but I'll stand by what I said, whatever it was.

It’s incredible how small the English language gets when you’re trying to make it fix something.

Nothing. Nothing. Nothing is more powerful in deciding the quality of life than attitude.

One thing we knew for certain- despite all our certainties, it was very difficult to guess what one individual was thinking at any given moment.

This book is written with an open mind and it should be read with the same

If you strive to become a good human being with the qualities of generosity, humility and having reverence for life...just maybe you'll become a great musician.

Redemption is promised at the low price of surrender of your critical faculties.

If our subconscious was attractive, we wouldn't have to bury it down deep within us.

How is the anxious soul of man befool'd in his desire, That thinks an hectic fever may be cool'd in flames of fire?

I have given God countless reasons not to love me. None of them has been strong enough to change Him.

If younger adults turn away from smoking, the industry will decline, just as a population which does not give birth will eventually dwindle.