"You do not lead by hitting people over the head--that's assault, not leadership."

"There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure."

"Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends."

"May we, in our dealings with all the peoples of the earth, ever speak the truth and serve justice."

"Don't think you are going to conceal thoughts by concealing evidence that they ever existed."

"A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done."

"When a woman behaves like a man, why doesn't she behave like a nice man?"

"When a true genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in confederacy against him."

"Baloney is the lie laid on so thick you hate it. Blarney is flattery laid on so thin you love it."

"I have the true feeling of myself only when I am unbearably unhappy."

"Never trust anyone. You are always alone, and betrayal is inevitable."

"Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children."