Ronald Reagan Quotes



       "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."
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       "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'”
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       “If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.” 
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      “I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born.” 
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      "Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong."
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      “Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.” 
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       “Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.” 
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       “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” 
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      “If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.” 
- Ronald Reagan

      “I have left orders to be awakened at any time during national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.” 
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        “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” 
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        “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.” 
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        “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” 
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        “Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” 
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        “You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans. ” 
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        “We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.” 
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         “I've heard that hard work never killed anyone, but I say why take the chance?” 
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        “Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer.” 
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        “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.” 
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       “We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we will always be free.” 
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        “It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.” 
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       "Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong."
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        "Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
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      "A recession is when your neighbour loses his job. A depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when Jimmy Carter loses his."
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        "Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other."
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        "If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth."
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        "Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement."
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       "When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat."
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        “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” 
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        “The federal government did not create the states; the states created the federal government.” 
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       “Don't be afraid to see what you see.” 
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        “Life is one grand sweet song so start the music” 
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        “A people free to choose will always choose peace. ” 
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        “You can’t tax business. Business doesn’t pay taxes. It collects taxes.” 
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        “We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
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        “Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way” 
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       “If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth.” 
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        “Never let the things you can't do, stop you from doing what you can.” 
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        “If more government is the answer, then it was a really stupid question.” 
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       “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” 
- Ronald Reagan