A lot of stars don't have a sense of humor.

And you know being able to wear the stars and stripes when you step up on one of the blocks or you know when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play you know it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

I never saw film stars at home. We had no maid no cook no swimming pool.

Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation.

For the past two years President Obama has promised our children the moon stars rainbows unicorns and universal health care for all. But the White House Santa's cradle-to-grave entitlement mandates are a spectacularly predictable bust.

Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.

Great men unknown to their generation have their fame among the great who have preceded them and all true worldly fame subsides from their high estimate beyond the stars.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

What is the good of your stars and trees your sunrise and the wind if they do not enter into our daily lives?

If one could conclude as to the nature of the Creator from a study of his creation it would appear that God has a special fondness for stars and beetles.