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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Before entering politics, he had a successful career as a Hollywood actor. Reagan's optimistic vision, communication skills, and conservative policies — particularly on taxes and the Cold War — reshaped American politics for a generation.

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“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.”

— Ronald Reagan

Courage

All Quotes by Ronald Reagan

“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.”

— Ronald Reagan

Politics

“We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the whole country and put parking strips on it, and still be home by Christmas.”

— Ronald Reagan

Home

“If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.”

— Ronald Reagan

Love

“Government always finds a need for whatever money it gets.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“One picture is worth 1,000 denials.”

— Ronald Reagan

Funny

“We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

— Ronald Reagan

Inspirational

“Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.”

— Ronald Reagan

Men

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.”

— Ronald Reagan

Change

“Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“Protecting the rights of even the least individual among us is basically the only excuse the government has for even existing.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“Politics I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.”

— Ronald Reagan

Politics

“Man is not free unless government is limited.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace: to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete.”

— Ronald Reagan

Great

“If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.”

— Ronald Reagan

Environmental

“Today, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.”

— Ronald Reagan

Government

“A people free to choose will always choose peace.”

— Ronald Reagan

Peace

“It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?”

— Ronald Reagan

Work

“Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.”

— Ronald Reagan

Age