No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.

Once a champion, always a champion.

It is easier to run a revolution than a government.

Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone.

I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.

We love your adherence to democratic principles and to democratic processes.

The permissiveness of society must be balanced with authoritativene ss.

It is not a choice of life, it is a choice of death. If this is life, I'd rather die.

The foundation upon which our nation stands is much richer and firmer than the sympathies that may occasionally divide us. And we never know this more truly than in Christmas time. In good times or in bad, under clear skies or under the shadow of uncertainty, the Christmas message is the imperishable one of joy, hope and brotherhood.

Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?

There are many things we do not want in this world. Let us not just mourn them let us change them

History isn't through with me yet.

I don’t believe in courtship.It’s a waste of time. If I love the person, I’ll tell her right away. But for you, I’ll make an exception. Just love me now, and I’ll court you forever.

Some people say the president is incapable of enforcing the law. Let them say that once more and I will set the tanks on them.

Little boys have amazing minds.