Nature is indifferent to the survival of the human species, including Americans.
An Independent is someone who wants to take the politics out of politics.
After four years at the United Nations I sometimes yearn for the peace and tranquility of a political convention.
Change is inevitable. Change for the better is a full-time job.
Journalists do not live by words alone, although sometimes they have to eat them.
The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step. So we must never neglect any work of peace within our reach, however small.
That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in another.
We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.
To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man - and also a nation.
We mean by 'politics' the people's business - the most important business there is.
If the Republicans will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them.
The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum.
Law is not a profession at all, but rather a business service station and repair shop.
Do you know the difference between a beautiful woman and a charming one? A beauty is a woman you notice, a charmer is one who notices you.
Freedom rings where opinions clash.
I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.
Nature is neutral.
Every age needs men who will redeem the time by living with a vision of the things that are to be.
There was a time when a fool and his money were soon parted, but now it happens to everybody.
A beauty is a woman you notice a charmer is one who notices you.
It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.
Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.