If any writer thinks the world is full of middle class people of nice sensibilities, then he is out of his mind.

Discipline means protection from one's own wanton interest.

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.

Love me, please, I love you; I can bear to be your friend. So ask of me anything ... I am not a tentative person. Whatever I do, I give up my whole self to it.

The average American is for the underdog, but only on the condition that he has a chance to win.

I think I can say without fear of contradiction that we could generate sorties at an extremely high level and bring very, very effective air power to bear in support of our troops.

The committee has an obligation to give you a choice. The members have the obligation and the right to make that choice.