Lincoln is quoted more often than he's understood, and he understood that the founding principle of our nation is, in fact, the Declaration of Independence.

Nationalism is like cheap alcohol. First it makes you drunk, then it makes you blind, then it kills you.

We intend to leave it without further discussion. We respect this request by the government of Uzbekistan

At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that.

Partisanship is not part of my professional makeup.

Think of Europe in the 20th century. Two World Wars generated by nationalism. France, Germany, Britain fighting with each other.

Ronald Reagan reached out to Gorbachev. At the same time, we were pushing back against the Soviets all over the world. He was able to do two things at once, and it worked out very well for us.

The world should contemplate a nuclear weapons-armed Iran with the greatest of concern.

I think that President George W. Bush was ahead of most of his government, in realizing that Putin was not the person we thought he was.

No great power is ever satisfied with its sphere of influence. They never are.

Be careful about a policy generated with enthusiasm in the rush of a moment. It usually doesn't turn out well.

We just held each other for warmth. I cannot recall that we even spoke to one another. Such was our shock. That day we learnt a new word—war.

Mind was crafted to preserve some and forget some. We have to decide when to choose delete button.

I like generals. I think generals are terrific. You know, they go through schools and sort of end up at the top of the pyramid. And it's like a test.

I can tell women's confidence levels rise when they wear heels.

The way I see it Bill Elliott is just another way of saying fast

One glance, one word from you gives more pleasure than all the wisdom of this world.

Other people singing my songs is something that I've never been casual about. I've always been very touched by it and I always go into immediate critical suspension.

Anyone who undertakes the literary grind had better like playing around with words.

I cannot write to anyone outside myself--if I tried, it would be a horrible story, flat and lifeless. I write to myself. That's the only person I'm trying to please.

Although I do not hope to turn again Although I do not hope Although I do not hope to turn