A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money.

[Politicians] - they'll give you everything you want to your face - and then, as you walk away, they'll shoot you in the back because it's fun to watch you die.

The game we are playing her is closest to the old game of 'Christians and lions.'

I did not deal well with the politicians. I tend to tell people that when they are full of crap, that they are full of crap.

I've said many times that I'd be thrilled to sell the airline to the employees and our guys said no, we'll take all the money, anyway.

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough.

If the pilots were in charge, Columbus would still be in port. They believe the assertion that the world is flat.