Dr. Jeff Dattofor Governor of Florida
In Dr. Jeff’s words

Reflections and favorite sayings

Faith, family, perseverance, accountability, and enjoying life.

This collection brings together my reflections, personal expressions, and familiar sayings that have become part of my life. Not every saying originated with me.

A string of coincidences that cannot be explained by probability is a sign of a miracle, and that gives me faith that God is real.

Life is a game. Play by the rules. Speak the truth. Persevere to the end… AND WIN!

Persevere to the end… AND WIN!

AI is now our dog — man’s best friend.

Health is the foundation; without health, wealth and everything else become harder.

Health is the foundation.

Take three deep breaths.

We got this, Florida.

We live, we grow, and learn from the past.

Good health, good luck, happiness, and prosperity to us all.

No one is above the law.

Accountability applies equally.

Violations require legal remedy.

Food stamps don’t buy diapers.

The only difference between fantasy and reality is that fantasy is God’s word spoken that enough hard work hasn’t been put into to become reality yet.

Protect your health first. Without it, there is no wealth, no success, no life.

I was a Philly boy, but now I’m a Miami man.

Life is a game. Play by the rules, speak the truth, persevere until the end, and win.

We got this.

Good morning, Florida.

Life is good. Life is grand.

Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

A string of coincidences that cannot be explained by probability is a sign of a miracle.

A string of coincidences to me is a sign of a miracle, and that gives me faith that God actually exists.

Do it Dr. Jeff’s way.

Good health, good luck, happiness, and prosperity always.

Take three deep breaths… in through the nose, hold, out through the mouth.

Speak the truth.

Play by the rules.

Persevere until the end.

Life is a game.

You catch a whole lot more bees with honey than vinegar.

A lesson from my father, George A. Datto.

The only difference between fantasy and reality is that fantasy is God's word spoken that enough hard work hasn't been put into to become reality.

The game that we are going to win.

Speak loudly. Carry a big sign.

The only stupid question is the one never asked.

I don't believe in mistakes. Life is one continuous learning lesson.

The only real mistake in life is losing the desire to live it to its full potential.

Don't live with regret. Learn, adjust, and keep moving forward.

Make love, not war.

Don't panic. Document. Organize. Evidence. Action. Enjoy life.

I'm no longer a Florida boy. I'm a Miami man, one step at a time, rational, calm, responsibilities handled.

Some stories write themselves — but real happy endings are earned.

A smile is most beautiful when it comes naturally.

The legacy lives on,

Good old days are not always behind us,

Dr. Jeff is still here,

Some things only get valued after they’re gone,

The flag picked me up.

Before the flag picked me up, the light was already still burning.

Your true sisters and brothers aren't determined by blood, they're determined by God. I hope you want to join my family.

Cheaters never prosper.

Get your dockets in order the best you can, as quickly as you can. But deadlines rule, and when they hit, go forward with the best you have in hand as the precision freight train you’re becoming.

I’m David the thinker.

I’m the Winner.

the surgically precise freight train.

Taking care of business in the midst of chaos — Dr. Jeff’s way, the Freight Train way: the best, right way to go about it.

I’m the Surgical Freight Train — I control chaos.

I'm not concerned. I'm the one thinking.

The problem begins when reputation, pride, and money are loved more than people.

You can't cry over spilt milk.

Pride is only worth keeping when it defends your family’s honor. Everywhere else, it costs you.

Health First. Florida First.

Strong people build a strong Florida.

Do your best to get organized before having to proceed forward.

Family. Faith. Florida. Forward.

Florida First: A Plan to Cut Waste, Strengthen Families, and Build the Future.

There's a lot of work to do, and we're gonna get the work done!

Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. That's the truth in my life.

It's a great morning in Florida.

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