A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

The successful man has enthusiasm. Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed for forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart.

All my life, whenever it comes time to make a decision, I make it and forget about it.

It sure is hell to be president.

Democracy alone can supply the vitalizing force to stir the peoples of the world into triumphant action, not only against their human oppressors, but also against their ancient enemies-hunger, misery, and despair.

Andrew Johnson wasn't too bad, but he was overwhelmed by a hostile Congress.

There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way.