I never would have become president if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.

I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life; I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.

I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.

I understand small business growth. I was one.

The way to go to the circus, however, is with someone who has seen perhaps one theatrical performance before in his life and that in the High School hall. ... …

Embrace every challenge you have, every person you meet, every place you visit, every task you succeed at, and especially those at which you fail. You will lea…