When a middle-aged man says in a moment of weariness that he is half dead, he is telling the literal truth.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it.

Applause, mingled with boos and hisses, is about all that the average voter is able or willing to contribute to public life.

The first and great commandment is: Don't let them scare you.

One of the things that is wrong with America is that everybody who has done anything at all in his own field is expected to be an authority on every subject under the sun

The only identification that would be inscribed on any cat's collar would be "This is the cat's cat."

All young people want to kick up their heels and defy convention; most of them would prefer to do it at a not too heavy cost.

The first and great commandment is don't let them scare you.

This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

Honest is great legacy.

If I knew your thoughts, I would know what you are, for your thoughts make you who you are. By changing our thoughts, we can change our lives.

While the invisible hand looks after the private sector, the invisible foot kicks the public sector to pieces.

If you can see only what light reveals and hear only what sound announces, then in truth you do not see nor do you hear.

My father used to say: Son if you are not bright you've got to be methodical (defusing argument when challenged and proved right)

God will rule the lives of all those who will surrender themselves without reservation to Him.

To me the most important thing in a piece of art is the thought. Technique is totally secondary.

Teach us delight in simple things, and mirth that has no bitter springs.

My politics just kind of developed over time as a reaction.