A tiny and closed fraternity of privileged men, elected by no one, and enjoying a monopoly sanctioned and licensed by government.

I didn't say I wouldn't go into ghetto areas. I've been in many of them and to some extent I would say this; if you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all.

I have often been accused of putting my foot in my mouth, but I will never put my hand in your pockets

Three things have been difficult to tame: the oceans, fools and women. We may soon be able to tame the oceans; fools and women will take a little longer.

The lessons of the past are ignored and obliterated in a contemporary antagonism known as the generation gap.

I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort.

The President needs me at the White House. It's autumn, you know, and the leaves need raking.