Ronald Reagan quotes

Ronald Reagan was an American actor and politician who served as the 40th President of the United States. His leadership is often credited with ushering in a new era of conservative policies and ending the Cold War. He remains an iconic figure in American politics and is widely remembered for his communication skills and leadership. Here are 417 of his quotes:

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)
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. View quote
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Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other. View quote
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My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes. View quote
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History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap. View quote
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The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. View quote
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Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them. View quote
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It's true hard work never killed anyone, but I figure, why take the chance? View quote
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How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin. View quote
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I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself. View quote
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I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting. (Ronald Reagan)
In the present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem government is the problem. View quote
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I hope you're all Republicans. View quote
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We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone. View quote
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We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. View quote
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All great change in America begins at the dinner table. View quote
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Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. View quote
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People do not make wars; governments do. View quote
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I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life. View quote
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Don't be afraid to see what you see. View quote
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Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. (Ronald Reagan)
Approximately 80% of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so let's not go overboard in setting and enforcing tough emission standards from man-made sources. View quote
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A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at? View quote
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Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States. View quote
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Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. View quote
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Ronald Reagan

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Occupation: American President
Born: February 6, 1911
Died: June 5, 2004
Quotes count: 417
Wikipedia: Ronald Reagan

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