We are Republicans. But we are Americans first. It is as Americans that we express our concern with the growing confusion that threatens the security and stability of our country.

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory.

Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.

Schmerz ist Wahrheit

True art is thoughtful, emotional examination of how human themes impact the overall experience of existing. The rest is kitsch.

Not where he eats, but where he is eaten’?” He laughed again. “Racine has his moments, sure, but you can’t beat Shakespeare for the really grisly stuff.

Everything in life is luck.

The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry and anguish.

I have to wear six pairs of speedos when I run.

Refuse to let the fear of rejection hold you back. Remember, rejection is never personal.

Marriage laws, the police, armies and navies are the mark of human incompetence.

In the camera business, you won't survive if you don't innovate. In the guitar business you may or may not. The guitars being sold were designed between '48 and '59, Gibson SGs in '61.

Nostalgia is something we think of as fuzzy. But it's pain. Pain concerning the past.