The polls show that 10 percent of the public are ready to vote for me even though they don't know I'm running. We hope that figure won't drop when they learn I'm in the race.

There is a long-standing tradition in America of scoffing at poets, especially if they show any interest in politics.

Remember that the worst accidents occur in the middle of the road.

The difference between Carter and [Ted] Kennedy: Carter has this vague religion which he believes in strongly, while Kennedy has this strong religion which he believes in vaguely.

As long as the differences and diversities of mankind exist, democracy must allow for compromise, for accommodation, and for the recognition of differences.

If you're in the penaut business you learn to think small.

Have you ever tried to split sawdust?