Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
Ronald ReaganRead
Don't give up on your ideals. Don't compromise. Don't turn to expediency. And for heaven's sake . . . don't get cynical.
Interpretation
Stay true to your ideals and maintain your principles without succumbing to cynicism.
This quote emphasizes the importance of holding on to one's beliefs and values, regardless of the challenges that may arise. It warns against the pitfalls of compromising one's ideals for convenience and encourages a principled approach to life without becoming disillusioned or negative.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a youth conference, when discussing the importance of staying true to one's goals.
Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
Our status as a free society and world power is not based on brute strength. When we've taken up arms, it has been for the defense of freedom for ourselves and for other peaceful nations who needed our help. But now, faced with the development of weapons with immense destructive power, we've no choice but to maintain ready defense forces that are second to none. Yes, the cost is high, but the price of neglect would be infinitely higher.
I'm spending more time at this library in four days than I did at the Eureka College Library in four years.
I'm not a politician by profession. I am a citizen who decided I had to be personally involved in order to stand up for my own values and beliefs. My candidacy is based on my record, and for that matter, my entire life.
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."
We must have faith in the people of this country and faith in our principles.
If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.
This is the greatest thing about sports - you play to win the game. Hello? You don't play to just play it. When you start telling me it doesn't matter, then retire, get out, because it matters.
Getting picked is fine if it happens to you. But it's not a plan. It's a version of waiting and hoping.
Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts inevitably bring about right results.
The greatness of work is inside man.
It is difficult to feel accomplished when you're not accomplishing something that matters to you. Doing something 'for your own good' is rarely for your own good if it causes you to be less than who you really are.
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