"The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's all. It doesn't guarantee our rights to charity."

"I don't want to spend the rest of my life in politics. When I'm finished with my term as governor, I'm going back to the life that's waiting for me in the private sector."

"Government's role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as great an extent as possible, it should get the hell out of the way."

"Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud."

"I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society."

"Courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Failure is always an option."

"If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god."