I do not want to get rid of the safety net, I want to get rid of dependency.
BENJAMIN CARSONI do not want to get rid of the safety net, I want to get rid of dependency.
BENJAMIN CARSONIf we commit ourselves to reading thus increasing our knowledge, only God limits how far we can go in this world.
BENJAMIN CARSONJust learning how to read music requires metrics, and I think that helps you with mathematics. A lot of scientists and doctors have a musical background – it’s very interesting.
BENJAMIN CARSONWe get out of life what we put into it. The way we treat others is the way we ourselves get treated.
BENJAMIN CARSONI know that there are many peaceful Muslims who do not adhere to these beliefs. But until these tenants are fully renounced…I cannot advocate any Muslim candidate for President.
BENJAMIN CARSONI don’t think really conservative or liberal; I think what makes sense.
BENJAMIN CARSONBefore GOD,no god,after him,there will be no GOD.
BENJAMIN CARSONAmerica became a great nation early on not because it was flooded with politicians, but because it was flooded with people who understood the value of personal responsibility, hard work, creativity, innovation, and that’s what will get us on the right track now, as well.
BENJAMIN CARSONAnd I’ve always said, ‘If two people think the same thing about everything, one of them isn’t necessary.’ We need to be able to understand that if we’re going to make real progress.
BENJAMIN CARSONIf we set our priority “the removal of all risk”, we’ll soon have sterile, stagnant, and unstimulating learning environments.
BENJAMIN CARSONKids have what I call a built-in hypocrisy antenna that comes up and blocks out what you’re saying when you’re being a hypocrite.
BENJAMIN CARSONYou have the ability to choose which way you want to go. You have to believe great things are going to happen in your life. Do everything you can – prepare, pray and achieve – to make it happen.
BENJAMIN CARSONPatients do better when they have faith that they’re going to do better. That’s why I always tell my patients and their families not to neglect their prayers. There’s nobody I don’t say that to.
BENJAMIN CARSONThe brain can process two million bits of information per second. It remembers everything you’ve ever seen, everything you’ve ever heard.
BENJAMIN CARSONI detest politics, to be honest with you. It’s a cesspool. And I don’t think I would fare well in that cesspool because I don’t believe in political correctness and I certainly don’t believe in dishonesty.
BENJAMIN CARSONI’m a good neurosugeon. That’s not a boast but a way of acknowledging the innate ability God has given to me. Beginning with determination and using my gifted hands, I went on for training and sharpening for my skills.
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