At my age, I'm often asked if I'm frightened of death and my reply is always, I can't remember being frightened of birth.

Courage is often lack of insight, whereas cowardice in many cases is based on good information.

The young need old men. They need men who are not ashamed of age, not pathetic imitations of themselves. ... Parents are the bones on which children sharpen their teeth.

A diplomat these days is nothing but a head waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally.

Pavarotti is not vain, but conscious of being unique.

The only reason I made a commercial for American Express was to pay for my American Express bill.

To be gentle, tolerant, wise and reasonable requires a goodly portion of toughness.