"I used to think it was awful that life was unfair. Then I thought, wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them? So, now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things."
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
"Well, the Soviets don't have reliable agriculture. They need us to feed their people."
"I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a Cabinet meeting."