The kind of job doesn't matter. The length of time on the job doesn't matter... If you work hard and do your best, you'll be recognized and move onward.

We need to start thinking about the needs of the American people before we go and solve everybody else's problems.

Through the use of books I had the whole world at my feet: could travel anywhere, meet anyone, and do anything.

If we recognize our talents and use them appropriately, and choose a field that uses those talents, we will rise to the top of our field.

Even if you're Bill Gates, you've got problems. I'm sure he would probably easily give a few billion dollars to get rid of all the problems that he has.

Do your best and let God do the rest.

The government is supposed to respond to the will of the people. Not dictate to the people what they are doing.