When a man assumes leadership, he forfeits the right to mercy.

One, who earns leadership of the masses by working ceaselessly for people's welfare finally realizes that he has been rewarded with many added advantages.

Based on the reports we've seen, he's a good man. We need some leadership. Right now we're a ship without a rudder, going through some rough seas.

I wouldn't be in a legitimate business for all the money in the world.

When a guy knocks ya down, never get up unless he's gonna kill ya.

Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.

[News conference, April 21 1961]