Don't you get the idea I'm one of those goddam radicals. Don't get the idea I'm knocking the American system.

A crook is a crook, and there's something healthy about his frankness in the matter. But any guy who pretends he is enforcing the law and steals on his authority is a swell snake. The worst type of these punks is the big politician. You can only get a little of his time because he spends so much time covering up that no one will know that he is a thief. A hard-working crook will-and can-get those birds by the dozen, but right down in his heart he won't depend on them-hates the sight of them.

Once in the racket you're always in it.

Capitalism gives all of us a great opportunity if we seize it with both hands and hang on to it.

You accomplish more with a smile, a handshake, and a gun than you do with just a smile and a handshake.

Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class.

Public service is my motto.