A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government
George Washington had a vision for this country. Was it three days of uninterrupted shopping?
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
I see a good deal of talk from Washington about lowering taxes. I hope they do get 'em lowered enough so people can afford to pay 'em.
I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't.
I say luck is when an opportunity comes along, and you're prepared for it.
I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you. It belongs to you. I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston. It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to the cause.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.