Quotes from Ben Carson

Freedom cannot last long without education, because an uneducated populace is likely to be duped by tyrants. An educated populace cannot be easily manipulated and is the foundation of a strong society.

Creativity is just learning to do something with a different perspective.

I would like people to recognize in looking at my story that the person who has the most to do with what happens to you is you. It's not the environment, it's not the other people who were there trying to help you or trying to stop you. It's what you decide to do and how much effort you put behind it.

When I entered high school I was an A-student, but not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to hang out with the guys. I went from being an A-student to a B-student to a C-student, but I didn't care. I was getting the high fives and the low fives and the pats on the back. I was cool.

This is a country for, of, and by the people not for, of, and by the government. If we turn it over to them we cannot complain about what they're doing because this is a natural course of men and we have to hold their feet to the fire.

To make the most out of life, all of us need to stop, think (and analyze), and use the talents God has given us.

Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.

No matter who you are,no matter what you do-do not be too big for GOD.

I hope we can continue to find ways to encourage integrity in all aspects of government operations

One way to develop courage is to consider what will happen if we fail to act.

Over the years my mother's steadfast faith in God has inspired me, particularly when I had to perform extremely difficult surgical procedures or when I found myself faced with my own medical scare.

Before GOD,no god,after him,there will be no GOD.