Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Maria is the best reason to come home.”

“No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people.”

“The success I have achieved in bodybuilding, motion pictures, and business would not have been possible without the generosity of the American people and the freedom here to pursue your dreams.”

“Political courage is not political suicide.”

“Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.”

“I am a big believer in education, because when I grew up in Austria - when I grew up in Austria I had a great education. I had great teachers.”

“Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.”

“I believe with all my heart that America remains 'the great idea' that inspires the world. It is a privilege to be born here. It is an honor to become a citizen here. It is a gift to raise your family here, to vote here, and to live here.”

“Everything I have, my career, my success, my family, I owe to America.”

“I had this child, and it destroyed my family.”

“I do the same exercises I did 50 years ago and they still work. I eat the same food I ate 50 years ago and it still works.”

“Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.”

“It's simple, if it jiggles, it's fat.”

“I have a love interest in every one of my films: a gun.”

“I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas bring me big ideas to match our future.”

“The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy.”

“When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.”

“Government's first duty and highest obligation is public safety.”

“To restore the trust of the people, we must reform the way the government operates.”

“We are a forward-looking people, and we must have a forward-looking government.”

“I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people's trust in their government.”

“As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary.”

“I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.”

“I speak directly to the people, and I know that the people of California want to have better leadership. They want to have great leadership. They want to have somebody that will represent them. And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican, young or old.”