Ronald Reagan

"The surest way to lose freedom is to tighten the grip of government."

"History teaches that wars begin when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap."

"I believe in the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death."

"Don't be afraid to see what you see—trust your eyes and your instincts."

"Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that markets are not always right, but they're not."

"The irony of environmental extremism is that it often ends up hurting the poor the most."

"The greatest threat to America is the power of government, not its weakness."

"A troubled and afflicted mankind looks to us, longing for us to answer with honesty and with clear vision."

"The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much."

"I now realize that I did not become president to make Republicans happy; I became president to protect America."

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, but one who gets people to do great things."

"It is impossible to appreciate good health unless you have suffered sickness."

"Don't let anyone tell you that you can't change the world—we have proof that you can."

"Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The CIA don't have that problem."

"The most important thing is not to think about the past, but to think about the future."

"Where the government leads, markets often follow—but the reverse is usually not true."

"A good measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand during challenge."

"Technology is a wonderful tool, but it can never replace the human heart and soul."

"Life is more than just living; it's about living with purpose and principle."

"I have faith in the American people, because they have never let me down."

"The greatest adventure is the pursuit of excellence in everything you do."

"Men and women should be partners, not adversaries; that's what America's promise is all about."

"You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of handling three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"The greatest threat to our children's future is apathy about their education."

"Beauty in nature teaches us about the beauty of the human spirit."

"Perseverance means continuing long after others have given up."

"The Lord gave us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with."

"Patience is the virtue that allows us to see beyond today's troubles to tomorrow's opportunities."

"There is no greater power than the power of an idea whose time has come."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge—knowledge is limited, imagination embraces the whole world."