I doubt very much if a man whose main literary interests were in works by Mr. Zane Grey, admirable as they may be, is particularly equipped to be the chief executive of this country, particularly where Indian Affairs are concerned.

I will undoubtedly have to seek what is happily known as gainful employment, which I am glad to say does not describe holding public office.

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

I learned from the example of my father that the manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed.