You'd be surprised how much being a good actor pays off.

I have learned that one of the most important rules in politics is poise - which means looking like an owl after you have behaved like a jackass.

There is no love like a mother’s - she who carries the child that God knits in the womb, she who nourishes and guides, she who teaches and inspires, she who gives of her heart and soul and self for the good and the happiness of her children and her family.

Politics and morality are inseparable. And as morality's foundation is religion, religion and politics are necessarily related. We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect, and our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they're sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.

I believe the best social program is a job.

Many a man has failed because he had his wishbone where his backbone should have been.

Republicans believe the best way to assure prosperity is to generate more jobs. The Democrats believe in more welfare.