Conservatism therefore looks upon the enhancement of man's spiritual nature as the primary concern of political philosophy. Liberals, on the other hand,— in the name of a concern for “human beings”— regard the satisfaction of economic wants as the dominant mission of society.

I won't say that the papers misquote me, but I sometimes wonder where Christianity would be today if some of those reporters had been Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

The Republicans have a positive talent for self-destruction.

The only summit meeting that can succeed is one that does not take place.

History has to judge every man who served. I don't know how they're going to treat me. I may be the worst S.O.B. that ever came down the pike. But I won't lose any sleep over it. I just like to be remembered as an honest person who tried.

You don't need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just need to shoot straight.

I have the unmitigated gall to think that I could lead men anywhere, business, politics or combat.