Government can easily exist without laws, but law cannot exist without government.

That is why we fight - in hopes of a day when we no longer need to.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.

Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have. The course of history shows us that as a government grows, liberty decreases.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and fearful master.

It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.

In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.

Power over others is weakness disguised as strength.

Necessity is blind until it becomes conscious. Freedom is the consciousness of necessity.

To lead the people, walk behind them.

Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others.

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

Good laws lead to the making of better ones; bad ones bring about worse.

If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.

Sometimes you have to pick the Gun up to put the Gun down

Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.

Fear is the foundation of most governments.

You can never stop and as older people, we have to learn how to take leadership from the youth and I guess I would say that this is what I'm attempting to do right now.

He who talks more is sooner exhausted.