All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.

There is no method by which men can be both free and equal.

The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all.

Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time.

You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

The most hateful torment for men is to have knowledge of everything but power over nothing.

To be turned from one’s course by men’s opinions, by blame, and by misrepresentation shows a man unfit to hold office.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Every communist must grasp the truth: “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.”

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

I’m president of the United States, and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli!

I say violence is necessary. It is as American as cherry pie.

My people and I have come to an agreement that satisfies us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.