I liked Nixon fine, but Nixon was not a partier

I don't believe in social equality, and they know it.

The people of our state will no longer tolerate advocates of treason.

Don't look at the downside of everything that comes along. It helps life move along so much smoother and nicer.

Kennedy was a lot of fun, always. He had something going on. But not Nixon.

I never learned to read or write music. Never wanted to fool with scales. That was boring, forced. The music I heard was free - flowing.

It's hard to be a saint in the city.

There are no small churches, just small people.

Regarding the Hall of Fame, when they decided I was going to be one of the possible candidates, when I heard that, I was so thrilled. You're always hoping for something like that.

When the train of history hits a curve, the intellectuals fall off.

If men refuse to be kindled, sparks can only burn themselves out, just as paper images and carriages burn out on the street during funerals.

I feel sorry for anyone that I am obsessed with. I am worse than gum in your hair, very, very close to the roots.

John Wayne was one of the greatest ambassadors for the United States that ever lived.

I don't necessarily recommend directing your husband or wife in a film, but if you have to do it, you have to do it.

The man who would choose security over freedom deserves neither.