Firmness in support of fundamentals, with flexibility in tactics and methods, is the key to any hope of progress in negotiation.

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

Extremes to the right and to the left of any political dispute are always wrong.

Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.

I never saw a pessimistic general win a battle.

Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

I'm for each and against none.