Most US presidents since World War II have led military actions without a declaration of war by Congress, though most, if not all, have properly consulted and sought support from Congress. That is the wise thing to do.

Remember where you came from.

I'm glad you asked. It has nothing to do with oil, literally nothing to do with oil.

If you can't solve a problem, make it bigger.

It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.

The way to do well is to do well.

Don't say 'the White House wants.' Buildings can't want.