Every night before I turn out the lights to sleep, I ask myself this question: Have I done everything that I can.... Have I done enough?

Any man who's not willing to take half a loaf in a negotiation, well, that man never went to bed hungry.

...that though they may refuse to grow wise, they must inevitably grow old; ...that the proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion; that those who are so unwilling to quit the world will soon be driven from it; and that it is therefore in their interest to retire while there yet remain a few hours of nobler employments.

Just like the Alamo, somebody damn well needed to go to their aid. Well, by God, I'm going to Viet Nam's aid!

I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it.

We have the opportunity to move not only toward the rich society and the powerful society, but upward to the Great Society.

Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulation upon anyone's achievement.