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44 Ronald Reagan Quotes Every One Of Us Must Know

Famous As: 40th President of the United States (1981-1989)
Born On: February 6, 1911
Died On: June 5, 2004
Born In: Tampico, Illinois, United States
Died At Age: 93
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was also a successful Hollywood actor and union leader. He came from a poor family and started his career as a sports announcer on various regional radio stations. He then signed a 7-year contract with the Warner Brothers Studios. Although he acted in more than 50 movies, the most notable one was in the biopic ‘Knute Rockne, All American’. His reputation grew as he became the president of the ‘Screen Actors Guild’ for 5 years. With the downfall of his acting career, he landed in the weekly drama series ‘The General Electric Theater’ which required him to travel around the US as a public representative. This affected his political views and transformed him to be conservative. It took him a decade to gain some political spotlight but he eventually succeeded to become the governor of California. This made him gain a lot of popularity as a politician and people started believing his ideas. It helped him become the oldest elected president at the age of 69. He helped in prospering the US economy and pressurized the Soviet Union to cease the cold war. Here is a treasure trove of thoughts and quotations by Ronald Reagan which have been excerpted from his work, writings, speeches, interviews and thoughts. Go through these captivating quotes by Ronald Reagan on politics and government.
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Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.

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
If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.

If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.

Ronald Reagan
The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.

Ronald Reagan
I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born.

I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born.

Ronald Reagan
Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.

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

Ronald Reagan
I have left orders to be awakened at any time during national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.

I have left orders to be awakened at any time during national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.

Ronald Reagan
As government expands, liberty contracts.

As government expands, liberty contracts.

Ronald Reagan
There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.

There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.

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

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

Ronald Reagan
Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.

Ronald Reagan
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.

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.

Ronald Reagan
Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats believe every day is April 15.

Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats believe every day is April 15.

Ronald Reagan
You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans.

You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by his way of eating jellybeans.

Ronald Reagan
We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.

We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.

Ronald Reagan
I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

Ronald Reagan
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.

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.

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.

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.

Ronald Reagan
Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer.

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer.

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.

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
I've heard that hard work never killed anyone, but I say why take the chance?

I've heard that hard work never killed anyone, but I say why take the chance?

Ronald Reagan
Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.

Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.

Ronald Reagan
Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in'.

Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in'.

Ronald Reagan
A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.

A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.

Ronald Reagan
Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when Jimmy Carter loses his.

Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when Jimmy Carter loses his.

Ronald Reagan
Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.

Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.

Ronald Reagan
We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we will always be free.

We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we will always be free.

Ronald Reagan
It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

Ronald Reagan
Government is not a solution to our problem government is the problem.

Government is not a solution to our problem government is the problem.

Ronald Reagan
It isn't so much that liberals are ignorant. It's just that they know so many things that aren't so.

It isn't so much that liberals are ignorant. It's just that they know so many things that aren't so.

Ronald Reagan
The federal government did not create the states; the states created the federal government.

The federal government did not create the states; the states created the federal government.

Ronald Reagan