Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed.
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 a curious and apprehensive feeling as I watch JFK that he is sort of an Indian snake charmer.
Greatness is a quality of character and is not the result of circumstances.
The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.
Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.