An aristocracy in a republic is like a chicken whose head has been cut off; it may run about in a lively way, but in fact it is dead.

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves.

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

Power over others is weakness disguised as strength.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed.

Information is the currency of democracy.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.

Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

I fight on. I fight to win.

Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.

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

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

The seed of revolution is repression.

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

We know the road to freedom has always been stalked by death.

I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

If someone puts their hands on you make sure they never put their hands on anybody else again.

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.