In my opinion, most of the great men of the past were only there for the beer - the wealth, prestige and grandeur that went with the power. Use this quote
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Use this quote
There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy such treasures of the heart. Use this quote
I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're active, informed, and engaged. Use this quote
Hollywood has a history of raising expectations beyond Washington's reach, of appealing to the very American desire to mythologize political leaders, particularly the president. Use this quote
May He who is the Brahman of the Hindus, the Ahura-Mazda of the Zoroastrians, the Buddha of the Buddhists, the Jehovah of the Jews, the Father in Heaven of the Christians give strength to you to carry out your noble idea. Use this quote
The 9/11 Commission strongly recommends that the National Intelligence Director be fully in control of the budget, from developing it to implementing it, to ensuring that the National Intelligence Director has the clout to make decisions. Use this quote
I live in America. I have the right to write whatever I want. And it's equaled by another right just as powerful: the right not to read it. Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people. Use this quote
The theoretically unrestricted right to develop power, to wage war against other states, is antisocial and is doubly dangerous, because the state as a mass entity represents a low moral and intellectual level. Use this quote
Only men who are not interested in women are interested in women's clothes. Men who like women never notice what they wear. Use this quote
In athletics there's always been a willingness to cheat if it looks like you're not cheating. I think that's just a quirk of human nature. Use this quote
A teacher should have maximal authority, and minimal power. Use this quote
Anger is a great force. If you control it, it can be transmuted into a power which can move the whole world. Use this quote
Truth is powerful and it prevails. Use this quote
As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary. Use this quote
We are the ones looking out for the middle class. Who do think pays for the endless expansion of government? Its middle class taxpayers. Our reforms protect middle class taxpayers. Use this quote
I've always wanted to be a spy, and frankly I'm a little surprised that British intelligence has never approached me. Use this quote
Here's the teaching point, if you're teaching kids about intelligence and policy: Intelligence does not absolve policymakers of responsibility to ask tough questions, and it doesn't absolve them of having curiosity about the consequences of their actions. Use this quote
The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be. Use this quote
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Use this quote
