"Conservatism has had from its inception vigorously positive, intellectually rigorous agenda and thinking. That agenda should have in my three pillars: strengthen the economy, strengthen our security, and strengthen our families."

"Humility is not weakness in leadership; it is the cornerstone of unassailable respect. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"I would cap the amount of federal government can spend at 20 percent of the economy. Bring it back to 20 percent or lower. And say, we are not going to spend above that level. Democrats, they want to raise your taxes and spend more and more and turn us into an economy which is no longer driven by the private sector."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"The only limit to human potential is the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"A life well-lived is a testament that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"Patience is a virtue because every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."