"Some people wanted me to be a politician. I wanted to be a soldier. And I've always been a soldier."

"The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free society."

"You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership."

"If you want total security, go to prison. There you're fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking... is freedom."

"How has retirement affected my golf game? A lot more people beat me now."