I tend to like to read history - recent history, because I find that much more intriguing than just a writer's imagination.

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.

A child is born into a world of phenomena all equal in their power to enslave.

An honest God is the noblest work of man.

In the world of dreams, I have chosen my part.

Avoid fruits and nuts. You are what you eat.

Jesus said, 'Go ... and make disciples,' not converts to your opinions.

Intuition is a suspension of logic due to impatience.

At the end of the day, I'm not a model, I'm an actor. I didn't want to be a model for a brand - I wanted to be a spokesperson and to collaborate.

I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy.

Humanity will live as long as there are humans.