No man was ever more than about nine meals away from crime or suicide.

I have never quite grasped the worry about the power of the press. After all, it speaks with a thousand voices, in constant dissonance.

It is only people with a sense of personal responsibility who can help others. It is only people with a sense of personal responsibility who can be helped in a lasting way.

I'm sort of a pessimist about tomorrow and an optimist about the day after tomorrow.

The best way to get thrown out of the columnists' club is to be uncertain about anything whatsoever on this earth.

Consultant: an ordinary guy more than 50 miles from home.

Wisdom is essential in a president, the appearance of wisdom will do in a candidate.