If an individual wants to be a leader and isn't controversial, that means he never stood for anything.

In our own lives, let each of us ask — not just what will government do for me, but what can I do for myself? In the challenges we face together, let each of us ask —not just how can government help, but how can I help?

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.

I took a look around the office. ... I walked out and closed the door behind me. I knew that I would not be back there again." (On leaving the Executive Office Building)

I can take it. The tougher it gets, the cooler I get.

You can't depend on the man who made the mess to clean it up.

When the President does it, that means that it's not illegal.