the hardship and oppression of others.

The intellect of man is forced to choose
Perfection of the life, or of the work
And if it take the second must refuse
A heavenly mansion, raging in the dark.

The only morning people are motivated people

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

I'm the master of low expectations.

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'