Be ever questioning. Ignorance is not bliss. It is oblivion. You don't go to heaven if you die dumb. Become better informed. Lean from others' mistakes. You could not live long enough to make them all yourself.

A child is being properly educated only when he is learning to become independent of his parents.

Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.

I have the charisma of the chipmunk. I never have thought I was smart. I thought the people I dealt with were dumb.

Optimism and stupidity are nearly synonymous.

I do not have regrets. I believe I helped preserve the peace for this country. Why should I regret that? What I accomplished was approved by Congress -- which represents our people. All of you live in safety from domestic enemies because of security from the police. Likewise, you live in safety from foreign enemies because our military keeps them from attacking us.

How the hell are you supposed to know what God wants you to do with your life, eh?