It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow’s viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences.

It was the same with those old birds in Greece and Rome as it is now. The only thing new in the world is the history you don’t know.

It’s a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.

It’s not the hand that signs the laws that holds the destiny of America. It’s the hand that casts the ballot.

Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.

Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be remarked for their vices and follies than not be noticed at all.

Most of the problems a President has to face have their roots in the past.

My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference.

My favorite animal is the mule. He has more horse sense than a horse. He knows when to stop eating—and he knows when to stop working.

Nixon is a shifty-eyed goddamn liar. . . . .