Nations, as well as individuals, must be virtuous and righteous if they desire to be stable, prosperous, and tranquil.

I contend that no book figured more prominently than the Bible in the political thought of these patriots we call the founders.

God elevates nations that behave in conformity with God's standards but he withdraws his blessings from a people who disregard those standards.

The republican model described in the Hebrew Scriptures reassured pious Americans that republicanism was a political system favored by God.

The true greatness of a nation lies in its character, not in its economic or military power.

Vanity remains a feeble weaponThe delusional wearer of it considers herself strong

Don't think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Men's; a Cunning Man is overmatched by a cunning Man and a Half.

Never fly anything that doesn't have the paint worn off the rudder Pedals.

The strikebreaker is the hero of American industry.

I hope life treats you kind, and I hope you have all that you ever dreamed of, and I wish you joy and happiness. But above all of this, I wish you love.

That's why their realization is not integrated and complete, and they must go through many, many lifetimes very often before that acceptance will take place.

You're never really cancer-free and I should have known that.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is profitable.

They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.

I don't think you earn the right to a message until you've earned it by having a real fight, really being willing to stand up for what you believe in.