A wise man does not try to hurry history. Many wars have been avoided by patience, and many have been precipitated by reckless haste.

Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues, some on golf courses...

The sound of tireless voices is the price we pay for the right to hear the music of our own opinions.

Self-Criticism is the secret weapon of democracy, and candor and confession are good for the political soul.

A wise man who stands firm is a statesman, a foolish man who stands firm is a catastrophe.

It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming.

Power corrupts, but lack of power corrupts absolutely.