I predict you will sink step by step into a bottomless quagmire, however much you spend in men and money." (On Vietnam War)

Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back upon himself.

I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously.

In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?

The cemetery is filled with indispensable men.

Leaders of men are later remembered less for the usefulness of what they have achieved than for the sweep of their endeavors.

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.