Physicians still retain something of their priestly origin; they would gladly do what they forbid.

No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing.

God has a special providence for fools, drunks, and the United States of America.

The Americans are a very lucky people. They're bordered to the north and south by weak neighbors, and to the east and west by fish.

A really great man is known by three signs: generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.

Politics is not a science...but an art.

My subject is my life, and my life is my subject.