Being democratic is not enough, a majority cannot turn what is wrong into right. In order to be considered truly free, countries must also have a deep love of liberty and an abiding respect for the rule of law.

We very much hope that as we get growth that we can reduce the burden of taxation, that we can reduce income tax and increase the amount of genuine free enterprise and business enterprise... This is going... toward the restoration of the personal responsibility, the independence, with every man a property owner, every man a capitalist.

Leadership is about having principles. A leader must have a vision and principles that will endure for all time and must always be true to these principles, applying them to changing circumstances

The application of collective guilt, running from one generation to another, is a dangerous doctrine which would leave few modern nations unscathed.

Many of our troubles are due to the fact that our people turn to politicians for everything.

Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.

Do you think you would ever have heard of Christianity if the Apostles had gone out and said, ‘I believe in consensus?’