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For Americans war is almost all of the time a nuisance, and military skill is a luxury like Mah-Jongg. But read more
For Americans war is almost all of the time a nuisance, and military skill is a luxury like Mah-Jongg. But when the issue is brought home to them, war becomes as important, for the necessary period, as business or sport. And it is hard to decide which is likely to be the more ominous for the Axis -- an American decision that this is sport, or that it is business. - The American Character.
It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions read more
It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.
I think there are only three things America will be known for 2,000 years from now when they study this read more
I think there are only three things America will be known for 2,000 years from now when they study this civilization: the Constitution, jazz music, and baseball.
While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of read more
While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of this matter is concerned; it was so botched up, I made so many bad judgments. The worst ones, mistakes of the heart, rather than the head. But let me say, a man in that top job - he's got to have a heart, but his head must always rule his heart.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.
A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.
Property is a central economic institution of any society, and private property is the central institution of a free society.
Property is a central economic institution of any society, and private property is the central institution of a free society.
A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of the next generation.
A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of the next generation.
Against nature and within nature there is no freedom.
Against nature and within nature there is no freedom.
