A free and prosperous society has no fear of anyone entering it. But a welfare state is scared to death of every poor person who tries to get in and every rich person who tries to get out.

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?

Option A:Spend your life trying to get others to accept you.Option B:Accept yourself, and spend your life with others who recognize what a beauty you are.

I welcome all butterflies into my heart because that feeling is a constant reminder of how alive and full of love I truly am.

There are always periodic opportunities to give up, while every single moment is an opportunity to persevere.

Doing something wrong repeatedly does not make it right.

Wins are the most important measure for goalies, I think. Certainly it's a great accomplishment.

I probably have a different mental approach to swimming than most people. I actually enjoy training.

What you eat is everything. What you eat is what you are.

I'm not perfect. I am not Iron Man.

Clarity breeds mastery.

We’re long on high principles and short on simple human understanding.