A cat will look down to a man. A dog will look up to a man. But a pig will look you straight in the eye and see his equal.

For myself I am an optimist -- it does not seem to be much use being anything else.

To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.

The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives.

A communist is like a crocodile: when it opens its mouth you cannot tell whether it is trying to smile or preparing to eat you up.