I have almost invariably found that charm is used as a substitute for intelligence in persons of both sexes. Thus, I have always been and will remain wary of it.

I think Churchill is right, the only thing to be said for democracy is that there is nothing else that's any better, and therefore he used to say, Tyranny tempered by assassination, but lots of assassination. People say, If the Congress were more representative of the people it would be better. I say the Congress is too damn representative. It's just as stupid as the people are; just as uneducated, just as dumb, just as selfish.

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

The trouble with a free market economy is that it requires so many policemen to make it work.

The most important aspect of the relationship between the president and the secretary of state is that they both understand who is president.

I have almost invariably found that charm is used as a substitute for intelligence in persons of both sexes. Thus, I have always been and will remain wary of it.

Greatness is a quality of character and is not the result of circumstances.