"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties."

"It's a great life if you don't weaken."

"I do not believe in a super state. I believe in free enterprise and competition, and I believe in individual liberty."

"I have never been accused of being a brilliant man, but I have been accused of being a man who tries to do his duty."

"My favorite animal is the mule. He has more sense than a horse. He knows when to stop eating — and when to stop working."