Truth, which is important to a scholar, has to be concrete. And there is nothing more concrete than dealing with babies, burps and bottles, frogs and mud.

History is a better guide than good intentions.

What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving.

There is an absolutely fundamental hostility on the part of totalitarian regimes toward religion.

I believe that detente was having almost the opposite effect of what was intended. What was intended was to sort of end the contest for power and to stop Soviet expansion, especially by military means and the military build-up, the military contest

And I have no doubt that the American people generally believe the world is safer, and that we are safer, when we are stronger

I conclude that it is a fundamental mistake to think that salvation, justice, or virtue come through merely human institutions.