As governor, there isn't a lot I can do beyond that to crack down on crime. Law enforcement is really a local issue. It's the cops' job to tighten down on criminals.

If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.

I love my country, not my government.

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

If you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

We are a sacred-living soul.

The more loftily we see Christ enthroned, and the more lowly we are when bowing before the foot of the throne, the more truly shall we be prepared to act our part towards Him.

Don't try to reach God with your understanding that is impossible. Reach him in love that is possible.

What they don't teach you in art school is how your whole life is about discovering who you already were.

I was in love with the idea of being in love with a woman way before I was actually in love with one.

Life, friends, is boring. We must not say so. After all, the sky flashes, the great sea yearns, we ourselves flash and yearn

A girl expecting rescue never learns to save herself. Even with the means, she will find her courage wanting.

While to the claims of charity a man may yield and yet be free, to the claims of conformity no man may yield and remain free at all.

A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light

Fix upon your ideal of what you wish to make of yourself.