The most common commodity in this country is unrealized potential.

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.

Arrange your unutterable alphabet, my man, / and hold tight. / It's all you've got, a naming of things, and not so beautiful.

Don't worry Toots, I told ya before, you don't have the right equipment to tempt me but if my tastes ever change from muscle to moobs then I might jump you.

We must encourage, support and comfort one another.

A true visionary has a purpose for those without vision!

wake up who cares about little boys that talk too much

You learn in this business.. If you want a friend, get a dog.

That's one way to overcome criticism: tank so hard that failing becomes glorious and meaningless.

Consistency is what counts; you have to be able to do things over and over again.

I do not think that life has a suspense more sickening than that of expecting a letter which does not come.

I know George Burns was a very happy man.