"America has gone through booms and busts since its founding. Since World War II we have had a serious economic collapse about every 15 to 20 years and the right investment strategy is the simple old phrase the you buy when people are selling and sell when people are buying. However you do not want to be the first to buy or first to sell but if you miss the cycle then you could be stuck owning the asset for years."
"Adversity
builds character - character builds toughness - character and
toughness build greatness."
“Life
is a marathon. Keep running.”
“Political
Rule #1. Do not harm.”
"Good
judgment comes from
experiences – Experiences come from bad judgment."
— Old Indian proverb
"At the heart of progressivism is not a belief in individualism
but in a religious fervor to reduce suffering combined through
the power of government to change society. Don’t forget
– Prohibition was considered a progressive cause."
"A good education is paramount for those who wish to achieve
their full economic potential. Too many children in economically
disadvantaged neighborhoods are denied the education they deserve.
That's why I am actively involved in encouraging the creation
of high-quality charter schools, and providing scholarships
that help parents send their kids to the school of their choice
and to use technology to help our schools teach our kids effectively."
"I believe character can be built. Character and values
don't just help young people prepare for productive lives. They
also provide resilience to those cultural influences which can
be incompatible to responsibility, ethics and achievement."
"The
laws of supply and demand do not go away by wishing them so.
And the nature of government control doesn't change simply by
saying the word 'choice' over and over again."
"Texas abounds with outstanding law-enforcement officers,
and exceptional drug and alcohol prevention programs. I'm proud
to have established awards that honor those officers, parents,
teachers and students who work hard each day to reduce crime
and drug-use in our state."
"In education, technology threatens no one. Effective software
and use of computers can make often boring subjects come alive
with excitement. It is a teacher’s assistant and an administrator’s
aid. It allows for individualized learning paths for all children
and can evaluate what works and what doesn’t. It is a
huge benefit."
ichard
H. Collins is not shy about sharing his opinion ... on conservative and liberal politics, on education, and
on many other topics of national (and international) concern.
