In spite of his Cold War credentials, Kennedy still believed in the power of words.

He had been around politicians for a long time, and he was prepared for some outburst.

They loved the sound of their own voices. No decision would be reached anytime soon.

Being on the inside could be an addiction

It is difficult to trust someone not raised to doctrine.

Size and elaboration were often mistaken for importance.

To Tom, the march of technology was equivalent to the march of civilization.

In a crisis, time was always the enemy.

Better to wait actively than passively.

The kind of people we have in Washington only trust what they think they own.

This isn't about your reputation. Our job right now is to make sure that there to ARE future historians.

Purpose is the most important thing worth living for

Anyone who hates anyone, only hates themselves.

I am not an expert in medical field.

I don't think bonuses are always bad.

Believe me, there exists no such dilemma as that in which a gentleman is placed when he is forced to reply to a blackguard.

The idea that you make an experience that requires a conversation in a public place is training for the fact that culture is collective.

I came out of independent film, that's my roots.

Thus we live, forever taking leave.

Marius was of the temperament that sinks into grief and remains there; Cosette was of the sort that plunges in and comes out again.

One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed - different plans have to be made. And the kernel here is the acknowledgement of defeat.