Heaven lent you a soul, Earth will lend a grave.
The rights of some must not be enjoyed by denying the rights of others. Neither can we permit states' rights at the expense of human rights.
Extremism in defense of liberty is not a vice, but I denounce political extremism, of the left or the right, based on duplicity, falsehood, fear, violence and threats when they endanger liberty.
Prayer is not a substitute for work. First we have to do all we can ourselves to understand a situation. Then when we ask for help, sometimes it is very evident, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes we may well be helped by not getting a decision.
I'm concerned about truth and credibility in government.
It is morally, politically and socially wrong for business as business or labor as labor to participate directly in politics.
My wife has been my greatest earthly inspiration. She excels in eloquence, the poetry of words, empathy and graciousness.
Well, you know, people don't know me as a country artist and I am new to the genre. But that's how I grew up singing.
The revolt against any oppression usually goes to an opposite extreme for a time; and that is right and necessary.
Excessive optimism sows the seeds of its own reversal.
I'm just trying to do my best every day, hoping that I have done my best every day, and its very easy in a way, but also it's not that easy. Every day counts.