There is more fine abstract design in Navajo rugs than in all these modern paintings.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.

This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'

A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.

You can run from the grave, but you can't hide.

Sometimes I briefly touch the life I want. My hand brushes the surface as I pass it by.

When the Exxon Valdez spilled in 1989, I was angry. I even wrote on the back of my car, Boycott Exxon!

My real name's Rakim - my parents named me after the god MC himself.

What is important is that we make sure to work together, that we understand our strength comes from unity and not division.

The Russians are fighting for us, for the world, and for their self.

Obviously the audience has veto power signified by whether they laugh or not, but you-not them-retain the ultimate power to decide what they're going to get the opportunity to laugh at.

All we ever wanna do is inspire somebody to be who they wanna be and to give them a little bit of hope.

The difference between the ground and the heights you achieve.

Education is more valuable than money, in the long run.