"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that the test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power."

"This President takes his inspiration from the capitals of Europe we look to the cities and small towns of America. This President puts his faith in government. We put our faith in the American people."

"Oh, that lovely title, ex-president."

"I believe that all government is evil, and that trying to improve it is largely a waste of time."

"I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president - with the possible exceptions of Johnson, FDR, and Lincoln - just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history. But, you know, but when it comes to the economy, we've got a lot more work to do. And we're gonna keep on at it."

"What affects men sharply about a foreign nation is not so much finding or not finding familiar things it is rather not finding them in the familiar place."