The prosperity of a country depends, not on the abundance of its revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
To me, terrorists should not be able to hide behind their passports and their citizenship, and that includes U.S. citizens, whether they… — John O. Brennan Copy Share Image
I see myself as a citizen of the planet. Even as a child, I always found it mindless to root for your… — Wallace Shawn Copy Share Image
The United States has an absolute duty to attack terrorism where it lives and breeds, in order to prevent future attacks on… — Dick Armey Copy Share Image
“There is no reason to think a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens cannot change the world; Indeed, that's the only thing… — Margaret Mead Copy Share Image
Every selfish motive therefore, every family attachment, ought to recommend such a system of policy as would provide no less carefully for… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Once you have learned to fly your plane, it is far less fatiguing to fly than it is to drive a car.… — William T. Piper Copy Share Image
When has the pope ever questioned the faith of another private citizen? — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
With the continued support of citizens who refuse to accept inaction at the expense of future generations, we will lead the world… — Diana DeGette Copy Share Image
Many Europeans are confused by the terms Roma and Romania. They wonder if it is an ethnicity or a nation of 22… — Traian Basescu Copy Share Image
In many respects, we now live in a society that is only formally democratic, as the great mass of citizens have minimal… — Robert Waterman McChesney Copy Share Image
Matt Mason must be declared the poet laureate of the Midwest! No other native son celebrates the overlooked America, its unsung citizens… — Rigoberto Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I begin to feel like I was in the last generation of Americans who took a civics class. I begin to feel… — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
When it comes to climate change it's all the usual barriers: greed, mendacity, ignorance, short-sightedness and so on, manifest in the extreme… — Dale Jamieson Copy Share Image
Supreme Court nominees should know that this exercise of judicial restraint is the key ingredient of being good judge, as the Constitution… — Chuck Grassley Copy Share Image
I'm telling America we need to not discriminate against faith-based programs. We need to welcome them so our society is more wholesome,… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
This election is a critical step in that overall plan - transforming the Iraqi government into a fully constitutional one, able to… — John M. McHugh Copy Share Image
The magnitude of the punishment matches the magnitude of the sin. Now a sin that is against God is infinite; the higher… — Thomas Aquinas Copy Share Image
We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to… — Jennifer Granholm Copy Share Image
The model of the human habitat dictated by zoning is a formless, soul-less, centerless, demoralizing mess. It bankrupts families and townships. It… — James Howard Kunstler Copy Share Image
Stages of life are artifacts. Adolescence is a useful contrivance, midlife is a moving target, senior citizens are an interest group, and… — Jill Lepore Copy Share Image
You are here to step into the shoes of UN ambassadors - to draft resolutions, to plot strategy, to negotiate with your… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
But the citizens of Cincinnati loved their Reds because they won, no matter what their addresses had been the year before. They… — John Thorn Copy Share Image
The man who is tenacious of purpose in a rightful cause is not shaken from his firm resolve by the frenzy of… — Horace Copy Share Image
In America ... the seven ages of man have become preschooler, Pepsi generation, baby boomer, mid-lifer, empty-nester, senior citizen, and organ donor. — Bill Cosby Copy Share Image
[Ashcroft vowed to] spare no effort to preserve the rights of all our citizens to pledge allegiance to the American flag. — John Ashcroft Copy Share Image
Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens,… — Monica Johnson Copy Share Image
What you do is as important as anything government does. I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Only religion can prevent democratic rule from developing into mob rule. A nation can prosper only as its citizens are religious, intelligent,… — Roger Babson Copy Share Image
The point of taxation isn't that the government knows better than you how to spend your money - it's that the government,… — Jesse Taylor Copy Share Image
I have introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and make it clear that the Congress and state legislatures do have… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
Are there no American citizens sympathizing with whiteguard emigres who conduct propaganda in favor of capitalism, against the Soviets? Then what does… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
The equality that we are all entitled to, as citizens of this democracy, can't be avoided by some religious dogma of a… — Rosie O'Donnell Copy Share Image
United States could be a great country. It needs to be a great country. It's our responsibility as citizens to make that… — Paul Haggis Copy Share Image
I got elected as the mayor of Philadelphia and yes I am black. But my responsibility is to all the citizens of… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection… — George Washington Copy Share Image
People are discouraged from voting and part of what is important for Latino citizens is to make your voice heard, because you're… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position… — Tacitus Copy Share Image