I felt there's a wealth in Jewish tradition, a great inheritance. I'd be a jerk not to take advantage of it.

Judaism has always been a strong interest of mine. My two sons speak Hebrew and are familiar with the scriptures and with rabbinic literature. This is the way we live.

The President has a quick and able mind, though not everybody gives him that, not by a long shot.

The only imaginative fiction being written today is income tax returns.

My presidential victory, if it had happened, would have been artificial in relation to the Socialist party. It may be that on my deathbed, I will come to regret my decision, but for the moment, I live at peace with it.

During his last 18 months in office, Eisenhower flew to Asia, Europe, and Latin America and deployed his war hero's popularity to seek new friends for America while trying to improve relations with Moscow. By the time Ike left office, most Americans had forgotten their anger over losing the space race to the Soviets.

For capitalism, war and peace are business and nothing but business.

I am at peace with God. My conflict is with Man.