Rick Perry Quotes

The isolation of every human soul and the necessity of self-dependence must give each individual the right, to choose his own surroundings.

Freedom. Freedom of religion. Freedom to speak their mind. Freedom to build a life. And yes, freedom to build a business. With their own hands. This is the essence of the American experience.

I'm going to be true to what I want to do, because if I care what people think about me, I'm a puppet. Which I have been in my life. And you can't live life that way, man!

I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me.

I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.

Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

Be yourself, take control of your life.

Let me do me.

Among inalienable rights was the right to pursue any lawful business or vocation.

When we seek to reinstate the self-confidence and business enterprise of our citizens by discrediting an abject dependence upon governmental favor, we strive to stimulate those elements of American character which support the hope of American achievement.

I don't care what you say about me anymore! I don't care what you write about me anymore. I don't care! This is my life. I can't have anybody messing with my life. I just want to be Gerry Cooney, doing what I want to do. I want to be what I am. A fighter.

Different women feel empowered in different ways, and it's not right to tell someone what they can and cannot do.

If I feel like doing something, I do it. If I feel like saying something, I say it. If I feel like dancing, I do. If I don't, I don't.

You just have to do your own thing, no matter what anyone says. It's your life.

All I'm gonna do is just go on and do what I feel.

My life is not to be somebody else's impact - you know what I mean?

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.

My philosophy is: It's none of my business what people say of me and think of me.

My father raised me to think independently and follow my own path in life.

I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that can be changed. I don't like to be defeated by difficulties. I love freedom, so when I am shaping a character, I usually do it the way I want. I always find some part of my own character in a role.

I'm getting rid of this idea that you want people to like you. I'm making decisions on what feels right to me. To act in a more carnal way. That's my challenge.

I have great friends around me that are positive and I think that's the key to life is making your own path. Set your own rules because there is no set rule, there is no set look, there is no set anything. You make your own rules in your life. You make your own decisions.

The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done.

It's what I tell my daughters: Know that your birthright is to shine your light, and don't let anybody deny you of that right. Take responsibility for your life.

I'm not jealous of anybody, because I'm going to live my life the way I want to live it. I'm not going to be like, 'Oh my God they have this, I want that.'