In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties.

In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance!

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!

The emigrants although of different parties and different religious sects all flew from persecution in pursuit of liberty.

There is a price tag on human liberty. That price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men. Payment of this price is a personal matter with each of us.

It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!

The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.

The liberty, prosperity, and the happiness of our country will always be the object of my most fervent prayers to the Supreme Author of All Good.

I like football. I find its an exciting strategic game. Its a great way to avoid conversation with your family at Thanksgiving.

There are no right of wrong answers in goal setting. What works for you?

I think it must be one of those things where no one’s wrong and everybody loses.

Get the habit of analysis - analysis will in time enable synthesis to become your habit of mind.

We are trying to persuade all the Iraqi opposition to come breathe freedom in Iraq and use liberated Kurdistan as a base for our common struggle.

I wish I could tell you it gets better. It doesn't get better. YOU get better.

From every ending comes a new beginning.

My austerities, fasting and prayers are, I know, of no value if I rely upon them for reforming me. My penance is the prayer of a bleeding heart for forgiveness for sins unwittingly committed.

Playing third base, you rarely have time to get into a great fielding position. It's all about reaction.

I'm not very firey, but when I go, I go. I don't shout, I just get upset.