The middle of the road is all of the usable surface. The extremes, right and left, are in the gutters.

The one quality that can be developed by studious reflection and practice is the leadership of men.

The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.

Like myself, all Americans have a deep concern for the well-being of Iran. With them I have watched closely your courageous efforts, your steadfastness over the past difficult years, and with them I too have hoped that you might achieve the goals you so earnestly desire. The attainment of an oil settlement along the lines which have been announced should be a significant step in the direction of the realization of your aspirations for your people.

The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.

There are a number of things wrong with Washington. One of them is that everyone is too far from home.

Mob rule can not be allowed to override the decisions of our courts.