I want to be remembered for only one thing: my contribution to aviation.

Once you consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things back the way they are.

I intend to be, the richest man in the world.

Every man has his price, or a guy like me couldn't exist.

I am determined to elect a president of our choosing this year and one who will be deeply indebted, and who will recognize his indebtedness. Since I am willing to go beyond all limitations on this, I think we should be able to select a candidate and a party who knows the facts of political life....If we select Nixon, then he, I know for sure knows the facts of life.

Play off everyone against each other so that you have more avenues of action open to you.

We don't have a monopoly. Anyone who wants to dig a well without a Hughes bit can always use a pick and shovel.