We can have no '50-50' allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all.

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

When she (my mother) passed away, I kind of understood the commitment that she made to make sure that I could stay in skating. And I wanted to live up to whatever I could. Not so much win everything, but just to be the best that I could possibly be, to honor her memory and everything she went through to make sure that I was given the opportunities to be the best that I can be. Not to be a world champion or an Olympic gold medalist, but to be the best that I could be. And that was the most important thing that ever happened in my career.

Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.

We can have no '50-50' allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all.

With self-discipline, all things are possible

No other President ever enjoyed the Presidency as I did.