"Religious freedom opens a door for Americans that is closed to too many others around the world. But whether we walk through that door, and what we do with our lives after we do, is up to us."

"If we become one of those societies that attack success, why not come as certain there will be a lot less success? And that's not who we are."

"In the richest country in the history of the world, this Obama economy has crushed the middle class. Family income has fallen by $4,000, but health insurance premiums are higher, food prices are higher, utility bills are higher, and gasoline prices have doubled. Today more Americans wake up in poverty than ever before."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is a enduring truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass."

"I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent, a selfish act."

"It is a radiant truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers."

"Friendless. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense."