"I have always had a great respect for the military, but I have never been afraid to tell them what I thought."

"The only thing that I have found that is more difficult than being President is being a candidate for President."

"Any man who has had the job I've had and didn't have a sense of humor wouldn't still be here."

"I have discovered that being a President is like riding a tiger. You have to keep on riding or be swallowed."

"It's a wonder that the Lord doesn't just wipe us all out."