I often thought that if there had been a good rap group around in those days, I might have chosen a career in music instead of politics.

I don't know anything that builds the will to win better than competitive sports.

Our chief justices have probably had more profound and lasting influence on their times and on the direction of the nation than most presidents.

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

Because of the realities of human nature, perfect peace is achieved in two places only: in the grave and at the typewriter.

The mark of a true politician is that he is never at a loss for words because he is always half-expecting to be asked to make a speech.

Restoring nature to its natural state is a cause beyond party and beyond factions. It has become a common cause of all the people of this country. It is a cause of particular concern to young Americans, because they more than we will reap the grim consequences of our failure to act on programs which are needed now if we are to prevent disaster later.