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Ronald Reagan Quotes - Page 28

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A state is nothing more than a reflection of its citizens; the more decent the citizens, the more decent the state.

A state is nothing more than a reflection of its citizens; the more decent the citizens, the more decent the state.

Reflection, Liberty, Citizens

Remarks at a Dallas Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast, delivered 23 August 1984 at Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX

Baseball is our national pastime, that is if you discount political campaigning.

Baseball, Political, Pastime

I knew Thomas Jefferson. He was a friend of mine. And believe me, you are no Thomas Jefferson. (at 1992 Republican party convention, referring to Bill Clinton)

Party, Believe, Bills

For the eight years I was president I never let my dream of a nuclear-free world fade from my mind.

Dream, Eight, Years

Ronald Reagan (1990). “An American Life”, p.550, Simon and Schuster

I am not a scientist.

Science, Scientist, Experiments

Her many achievements will be appreciated more as time goes on.

War, Achievement, Goes On

Ronald Reagan, Michael Reagan (2016). “The Last Best Hope: The Greatest Speeches of Ronald Reagan”, p.257, Humanix Books

How does it feel to be the 's third choice? Humiliating? You could have thrown a dart. That's how close they were. We had so many excellent candidates.

War, Choices, Doe

Our system freed the individual genius of man. Released him to fly as high & as far as his own talent & energy would take him. We allocate resources not by government. decision but by the millions of decisions customers make when they go into the market. place to buy. If something seems too high-priced we buy something else. Thus resources are steered toward those things the people want most at the price they are willing to pay. It may not be a perfect system but it's better than any other that's ever been tried.

Men, People, Perfect

Our forbearance should never be misunderstood. Our reluctance for conflict should not be misjudged as a failure of will. When action is required to preserve our national security, we will act.

Misunderstood, Politics, Action

First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 1981

The great dynamic success of capitalism had given us a powerful weapon in our battle against Communism-money.

Powerful, Battle, Weapons

Ronald Reagan (1990). “An American Life”, p.267, Simon and Schuster

In my eighty years, I prefer to call that the forty-first anniversary of my thirty ninth birthday, I've seen what men can do for each other and do to each other, I've seen war and peace, feast and famine, depression and prosperity, sickness and health. I've seen the depth of suffering and the peaks of triumph and I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and that there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

War, Heart, Men

A stronger defense is an investment in peace.

Stronger, Defense, Investment

Ronald Reagan, Fred L. Israel, United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan) (1987). “Ronald Reagan's Weekly Radio Addresses: The first term”, Scholarly Resources Inc

We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military is absolutely incapable of defending this country.

Country, Military, Pearls

Ronald Reagan, Mark J. Green, Gail MacColl (1983). “There he goes again: Ronald Reagan's reign of error”, Pantheon

My fellow citizens, our nation is poised for greatness. We must do what we know is right, and do it with all our might. Let history say of us: "These were golden years - when the American Revolution was reborn, when freedom gained new life, and America reached for her best."

Greatness, Years, America

Second Inaugural Address, delivered 21 January 1985, Rotunda of the Capitol, Washington D.C.

Throughout our history Americans have put their faith in God and no one can doubt that we have been blessed for it. The earliest settlers of this land came came in search of religious freedom. Landing on a desolate shoreline, they established a spiritual foundation that has served us ever since.

God, Spiritual, Religious

Reagan, Ronald (1982). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1981”, p.268, Best Books on

How can we not believe in the greatness of America? How can we not do what is right and needed to preserve this last best hope of man on Earth? After all our struggles to restore America, to revive confidence in our country, hope for our future - after all our hard-won victories earned through the patience and courage of every citizen - we cannot, must not, and will not turn. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans.

Country, Jobs, Believe

Reagan, Ronald (1986). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1984”, p.93, Best Books on

We who live in free market societies believe that growth, prosperity and ultimately human fulfillment, are created from the bottom up, not the government down.

Believe, Government, Growth

Ronald Reagan (2004). “The uncommon wisdom of Ronald Reagan: a portrait in his own words”

We in government should learn to look at our country with the eyes of the entrepreneur, seeing possibilities where others see only problems

Country, Eye, Government

United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), Ronald Reagan (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

I welcome this chance to further strengthen the unbreakable ties between the United States and Israel and to assure you of our commitment to Israel's security and well-being. Israel and America may be thousands of miles apart, but we are philosophical neighbors sharing a strong commitment to democracy and the rule of law. What we hold in common are the bonds of trust and friendship, qualities that in our eyes make Israel a great nation. No people have fought longer, struggled harder, or sacrificed more than yours in order to survive, to grow, and to live in freedom

Strong, Philosophical, Commitment

Freedom prospers only where the blessings of God are avidly sought, and humbly accepted.

Blessing, Presidential, Accepted

Remarks at the Annual Convention of the the National Association of Evangelicals, delivered 8 March 1983, Orlando, Florida

We desire peace. But peace is a goal, not a policy. Lasting peace is what we hope for at the end of our journey. It doesn't describe the steps we must take nor the paths we should follow to reach that goal.

War, Journey, Goal

Ronald Reagan, Michael Reagan (2016). “The Last Best Hope: The Greatest Speeches of Ronald Reagan”, p.117, Humanix Books

All of us should remember that the federal government is not some mysterious institution comprised of buildings, files and paper. The people are the government. What we create we ought to be able to control.

Government, People, Paper

Reagan, Ronald (1982). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1981”, p.56, Best Books on

Someone told me it was a round thing that gobbles up money. I thought that was Tip O'Neill.

American Politics, Rounds

Since the foundation of the State of Israel, the United States has stood by her and helped her to pursue security, peace, and economic growth. Our friendship is based on historic moral and strategic ties, as well as our shared dedication to democracy.

Dedication, Israel, Ties

United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan)., Ronald Reagan, United States. Office of the Federal Register (1982). “Ronald Reagan”

The torch of liberty is hot; warms those who hold it high; burns those who try to extinguish it.

Trying, Liberty, Torches

Reagan, Ronald (1982). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1981”, p.1162, Best Books on

Born: February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Occupation: 40th U.S. President

Quotes: 1096

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