An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

If you want to make enemies, try to change something.

No one ever teaches well who wants to teach, or governs well who wants to govern.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

I'm not a member of any organized party, I'm a Democrat.

Diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggie' until you can find a rock.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

More men have been elected between Sundown and Sunup than ever were elected between Sunup and Sundown.

Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.

Let my enemies devour each other.

A government afraid of its citizens is a Democracy. Citizens afraid of government is tyranny!

Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.

Don't fight forces, use them.

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when youmove, fall like a thunderbolt.

If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.