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

"The world is full of people who are willing to give you advice, but very few who are willing to help you."

"The United States was not built on fear. It was built on courage, imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."

"The greatest weapon against injustice is exposure."

"The greatest part of my life was spent in the hog business. I know all about hogs. And I think I know a good deal about politics, too."