You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect to be a punching bag.

Jews have always thought that having someone elevated with his head above the grass was not good for the Jews. I never felt that way. I believe that you have to stand up.

There's enormous energy required to carry grudges - enormous energy! And I'm getting too old to expend my energy that way, cause I think every person has a limited amount of energy. So I have given up all grudges.

The key to success in politics: Never forget, seldom forgive.

Carter couldn't elect a dog-catcher.

Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific!

I have a social life. But I don't discuss it.