46 Best Ronald Reagan Quotes (DEMOCRATS)

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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.

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.

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.

My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out. — My **philosophy of life** is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we win out.

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — **Peace** is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.

Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. — **Life** is one grand, sweet song, so start the **music**.

When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat. — When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.

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.

There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder. — There are no great limits to **growth** because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder.

There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. — There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the **courage** to do what we know is morally right.

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.

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Never let the things you can’t do stop you from doing what you can.

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

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.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
Ronald Reagan

I’ve always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other.

I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.

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

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

Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.

Welfare's purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own existence. — Welfare’s **purpose** should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own existence.

“Sometimes when I’m faced with an atheist, I am tempted to invite him to the greatest gourmet dinner that one could ever serve, and when we have finished eating that magnificent dinner, to ask him if he believes there’s a cook.”
Ronald Reagan

Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.

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

Man is not free unless government is limited.

A people free to choose will always choose peace. — A people free to choose will always choose **peace**.

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

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

The time is now, my fellow Americans to recapture our destiny, to take it into our own hands. — The **time** is now, my fellow Americans to recapture our destiny, to take it into our own hands.

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.

All great change in America begins at the dinner table. — All great **change** in America begins at the dinner table.

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

Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States. — **Entrepreneurs** and their small enterprises are **responsible** for almost all the economic growth in the United States.

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere.

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?

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

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.

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.

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. — **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.

Money can’t buy happiness, but it will certainly get you a better class of memories. — **Money** can’t buy **happiness**, but it will certainly get you a better class of **memories**.

“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

Ronald Wilson Reagan Short Biography

Born on 6 February 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and was once the voice of modern conservation.

Reagan graduated with a degree in economics and sociology from Eureka College in 1932. Shortly after graduating, he found work as an announcer for the Chicago Cubs’ baseball games.

In 1937, while in California, Reagan took a screen test and landed himself a contract with Warner Brothers Studios.

On April 18, 1942, during the height of World War II, Reagan was ordered to active duty. But two years later he started campaigning for war bonds.

In the late 1950s, when the war had ended, Reagan moved into television. After having become a popular TV figure, he became a Republican in 1962 and was a conservative spokesman two years later.

He campaigned to be governor of California in 1966 and was sworn in on January 2, 1967. During this time, he was a very popular voice for the Republican party.

Reagan was sworn into the office of the presidency on January 20, 1981. As president, he tried to return America to its former values. He also implemented Tax Reform and created 16 million new jobs for the American people.

Further Reading:

How Great Was Ronald Reagan? – Hoover Institution
10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Ronald Reagan – History Extra
Ronald Reagan and The Cold War: What Mattered Most – Texas National Security Review
“Life and Leadership Lessons, I Learned From My Father” With Michael Reagan – Thrive Global

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