The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither. A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both.

If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand.

Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.

You cannot be sure that you are right unless you understand the arguments against your views better than your opponents do.

The essential notion of a capitalist society ... is voluntary cooperation, voluntary exchange. The essential notion of a socialist society is force.

I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible.

The great advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science or literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government.

Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.

You cannot simultaneously have free immigration and a welfare state.

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.

The trouble is you can shut your eyes but you can’t shut your mind.

When planning your wedding you make so many decisions: 'Do I want this fork or that fork?' But in the end people aren't going to remember what napkin holder you choose.

I kind of grew up and started maturing.

You dig in and you find something.

Nothing escapes the vigilance of the New South Wales police; their reputation is known the world over.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

Other people's beliefs may be myths, but not mine.

The best things in life don't come in adult sizes.

A vegan in a Hummer has a lighter carbon footprint than a beef eater in a Prius.

I'm not the new Penelope Cruz. I'm Paz Vega. There's only one Penelope, and she's marvelous.