The important thing is to concentrate upon what you can do - by yourself, upon your own initiative.

A little government involvement is just as dangerous as a lot - because the first leads inevitably to the second.

If younger people see older people who haven't planned ahead and have to rely on charity, the young will be more likely to provide for the future. Today when someone plans poorly, the only consequence people see is a demand for more government.

It is well known that in war, the first casualty is truth - that during any war truth is forsaken for propaganda.

It's important to realize that whenever you give power to politicians or bureaucrats, it will be used for what they want, not for what you want.

Once we realize that government doesn't work, we will stop dreaming that this or that social problem can be solved by passing a law - or by creating a new government program - or by electing someone who will make Washington more efficient or cost-conscious.

Profit is a reward for satisfying the desire of someone else.