In politics one may remain aloof and become irrelevant or get involved and get corrupted.

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.

The Senate is the last primitive society in the world. We still worship the elders of the tribe and honor the territorial imperative.

No man could be equipped for the presidency if he has never been tempted by one of the seven cardinal sins.

The function of liberal Republicans is to shoot the wounded after battle.

An efficient bureaucracy is the greatest threat to liberty.