By the time you get dressed, drive out there, play 18 holes and come home, you've blown seven hours. There are better things you can do with your time.

I refuse to make a decision that somebody else can make. The first rule of leadership is to save yourself for the big decision. Don't allow your mind to become cluttered.

The only place you and I disagree is with regard to the bombing. You're so goddamned concerned about the civilians, and I (in contrast) don't give a damn. I don't care.". . . "I'd rather use the nuclear bomb. . . Does that bother you? I just want you to think big.

The worst thing a politician can be is dull. At least I'm interesting.

You have my assurance that we will respond with full force should the settlement be violated by North Vietnam.

Failure isn't falling down. Failure is not getting up after you have fallen down.

I'm not a lovable man.