"No one is going to tell you what to build. If they did, then they should do it, not you."

“I won't yield to anyone about guns in our society. I know enough about it.”

“Life depends on change and renewal.”

“I came to realize that one single human being, comprehended in his depth, who gives generously from the treasures of his heart, bestows on us more riches than Caesar or Alexander could ever conquer. Here is our kingdom, the best of monarchies, the best republic. Here is our garden, our happiness.”

“I was a huge fantasy geek growing up. I was the dungeon master in my D&D game.”

“The world is equally shocked at hearing Christianity criticized and seeing it practiced.”

“My debut upon the world's stage occurred on February 26, 1845, in the State of Iowa.”

“Whether you’re gay, straight, divorced, on drugs, a prostitute… I don’t care. Be who you are and love who you want.”

“Men must be either the slaves of duty, or the slaves of force.”