For those men who, sooner or later, are lucky enough to break away from the pack, the most intoxicating moment comes when they cease being bodies in other men's command and find that they control their own time, when they learn their own voice and authority.

A President and his wise men can only propose; but Congress disposes. It is when President and Congress agree that American history marches forward.

Always inflation comes gradually; is recognized too late; and can be cured only by ruthless political surgery, which, if delayed too long, proves futile.

When a reporter sits down at the typewriter, he’s nobody’s friend.

It is almost nicer being a godfather than a father, like having white mice but making your nanny feed them for you.

Whether a man is burdened by power or enjoys power; whether he is trapped by responsibility or made free by it; whether he is moved by other people and outer forces or moves them - this is of the essence of leadership.

The American dream is not over. America is an adventure.