"A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people."

"The United States Constitution has proved itself the most marvelously elastic compilation of rules of government ever written."

"Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture. Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world."

"All men are not created equal but should be treated as though they were under the law."

"Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war."