Unless Russia is face with an iron fist and strong language, another is in the making. Only one language do they understand - 'How many divisions have you?' ... I'm tired of babying the Soviets.

The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are you’ll do your best thinking that way.

If you can't convince them [with your logic] then just confound them [with your wit.]

The fundamental basis of this nation’s laws was given to Moses on the Mount…If we don’t have a proper fundamental moral background, we will finally end up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in rights for anybody except the State.

An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.

We are profoundly grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us: the preservation of our freedom, so dearly bought and so highly prized; our opportunities for human welfare and happiness, so limitless in their scope; our material prosperity, so far surpassing that of earlier years; and our private spiritual blessings, so deeply cherished by all. For these we offer fervent thanks to God.

If I hadn't been President of the United States, I probably would have ended up a piano player in a bawdy house.