When people do things for you, it's because they want to - because you, in some way, give them something meaningful that makes them want to please you, not because anyone owes you anything.

The government is good at one thing. It knows how to break your legs, and then hand you a crutch and say, "See if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk".

Freedom and responsibility aren't interconnected things. They are the same thing.

For those looking for security, be forewarned that there's nothing more insecure than a political promise.

It's important to realize that whenever you give power to politicians or bureaucrats, it will be used for what they want, not for what you want.

A great burden was lifted from my shoulders the day I realized that no one owes me anything.

The government's War on Poverty has transformed poverty from a short-term misfortune into a career choice.

When you give politicians the power to do what you think is right you're automatically giving politicians the power to do what you think is wrong.

Immigrants used to come to America seeking freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom from government. Now they come looking for free health care, free education, and a free lunch.

Government cripples you, then hands you a crutch and says, 'See, if it wasn't for us, you couldn't walk.'

In almost all matters, the real question should be: why are we letting government handle this?

Texting is a supremely secretive medium of communication - it's like passing a note - and this means we should be very careful what we use it for.

A teacher is a person who never says anything once.

Life is a flash of lightning in the dark of night. It is a brief time of tremendous potential.

I want a big fat woman with meat shaking on her bones.

We do not cease to be children because we are disobedient children.

The worst thing a man can ever do is kiss me on the first date.

Lord, I am a surgeon and music is my knife. It cuts away my sorrow and purifies my life.

Sometimes it is better not to know. Sometimes when you do know you just fold up.

I believe there is nothing we endure in life that you can't recover from. Failure is not fatal. Everyone has the capacity to fail up.

Let your light shine. Be a source of strength and courage. Share your wisdom. Radiate love.