Quotes by Ronald Reagan

“Freedom is the recognition that no single person, no single authority or government has a monopoly on the truth, but that every individual life is infinitely precious, that every one of us put in this world has been put there for a reason and has something to offer.”

“Ive often wondered, what if all of us in the world discovered that we were threatened by a greater power from outer space from another planet -- wouldnt we all of a sudden find that we didnt have any differences between us at all?”

“There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits to the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder”

“I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if Im in a cabinet meeting.”

“I am very proud to be called a pig. It stands for pride, integrity and guts.”

“To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last -- but eat you he will.”

“Democracy is worth dying for, because its the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.”

“History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the peoples income, there begins to be a lack of respect for government. . . . When it reaches 25%, there comes an increase in lawlessness.”

“Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.”

“Were the party that wants to see an America in which people still can get rich”

“Money cant buy happiness but it will get you a better class of memories”

“Those who can lose the most usually do the least to change that.”

“Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.”

“We built it, we paid for it, its ours, and were going to keep it.”

“I hope youre all Republicans. (To surgeons as he entered the operating room, March 30, 1981.)”

“A hippie is someone who looks like Tarzan, walks like Jane, and smells like Cheetah”

“The family has always been the cornerstone of American society. Our families nurture, preserve, and pass on to each succeeding generation the values we share and cherish, values that are the foundation of our freedoms.”

“Duty is ours; consequences are Gods.”

“Private and public life are subject to the same rules-- truth and manliness are two qualities that will carry you through this world much better then policy or tact or expediency or other words that were devised to conceal a deviation from a straight line.”

“Without a humble imitation of the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, we can never hope to be a happy nation.”