The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.

Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant.

If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

La verdad, es que en el fondo soy un fatalista. Si a uno le llega la hora, da lo mismo un Boeing que la puntual maceta que se derrumba sobre uno desde un séptimo piso

Understanding is the antidote against antagonism in every relationship.

Take time to sense the abundance we have, as we don't have an abundance of time.

Not everybody goes to movies to get their life changed.

Nothing is more characteristic of a man than the manner in which he behaves toward fools.

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

I was taught to work hard and to be honest, and that's what I try to do, so that's it.

Every film has to be the next something else; originality isn't celebrated because you can't market it.

I started in theatre. I went to the Boston Conservatory and majored in musical theater.

The temple endowment was given by revelation. Thus, it is best understood by revelation, prayerfully sought with a sincere heart.