George W. Romney Quotes

“We need leadership that can elevate religion and morality to their position of paramount importance and thus eliminate growing selfishness, immorality and materialism.”

— George W. Romney

“The rights of some must not be enjoyed by denying the rights of others. Neither can we permit states' rights at the expense of human rights.”

— George W. Romney

“Extremism in defense of liberty is not a vice, but I denounce political extremism, of the left or the right, based on duplicity, falsehood, fear, violence and threats when they endanger liberty.”

— George W. Romney

“My wife has been my greatest earthly inspiration. She excels in eloquence, the poetry of words, empathy and graciousness.”

— George W. Romney

“Prayer is not a substitute for work. First we have to do all we can ourselves to understand a situation. Then when we ask for help, sometimes it is very evident, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes we may well be helped by not getting a decision.”

— George W. Romney

“Dogmatic ideological parties tend to splinter the political and social fabric of a nation.”

— George W. Romney

“Our body is the temple of our spirit.”

— George W. Romney

“It is morally, politically and socially wrong for business as business or labor as labor to participate directly in politics.”

— George W. Romney

“Too often we shape our public positions on the basis of our economic connections. That brings us dangerously close to economic determinism.”

— George W. Romney

“I'm concerned about truth and credibility in government.”

— George W. Romney

“You can't be too right too soon and win elections.”

— George W. Romney

“My religion is my most precious possession. Except for it, I could easily have become excessively occupied with industry. Sharing responsibility for church work has been a vital counterbalance in my life.”

— George W. Romney

“Too often, young people who are just bursting with idealism either find themselves playing a game for which they have little heart or are hurling themselves into wasteful protests against the so-called Establishment.”

— George W. Romney

“Workers must participate in progress to enjoy their work and take pride in its product.”

— George W. Romney

“I would never sacrifice my individual beliefs as a citizen to my corporate responsibilities.”

— George W. Romney

“The pursuit of the difficult makes men strong”

— George W. Romney