Allen West Quotes

Love is bigger than government.

The defense of our rights and our dignity, as well as efforts never to let ourselves to be overcome by the feeling of hatred - this is the road we have chosen.

Power comes not from the barrel of a gun, but from one's awareness of his or her own cultural strength and the unlimited capacity to empathize with, feel for, care, and love one's brothers and sisters.

Right now, when we're hearing so much disturbing and hateful rhetoric, it is so important to remember that our diversity has been - and will always be - our greatest source of strength and pride here in the United States.

There's heart and soul in everyone, and we need to respect people's choices.

No, our greatness does not come from our government.

We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.

It's my view that human dignity - an attribute which for years has been taken by the Left in British politics - resides in fact in Tory values of independence, individuality and self determination.

I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to liberation.

As a queen, I speak about unity and respect. I think that is the most important thing.

If there is a thread that unites all of our work, whether it's in Iowa or whether it's in Maryland or whether it's among our young men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe that it's the thread of human dignity.

Among the other values children should be taught are respect for others, beginning with the child's own parents and family; respect for the symbols of faith and the patriotic beliefs of others; respect for law and order; respect for the property of others; respect for authority.

I always concentrate on respecting human beings and their lives and the meaning within their lives, and I believe that is something people around the world can appreciate.

There are always a few who stand up in times of communal madness and have the courage to say that what unites us is greater than what divides us.

It is time to return to core values, time to get back to basics, to self-discipline and respect for the law, to consideration for the others, to accepting responsibility for yourself and your family - and not shuffling it off on other people and the state.

The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.

The spirit of America has nurtured responsibility and community unlike any other country.

The motive power of democracy is love.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it.

I do not mix up Bush's America with the American people. The American people are our friends.

We, as Americans, do our level best to avoid being cruel to one another; we're led out of a diverse nation to come together and learn how to live with one another in a way that elevates everyone and our way of life. We've tried mightily to renew and imagine - imagine anew what it means to be free, what it means to be fair.

Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.

I believe in people.

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.