We can deal with Russia on counterterrorism. We have and I think we are right now. That's easy.

In retrospect, all revolutions seem inevitable. Beforehand, all revolutions seem impossible.

In the short run, the big windfall winners ... have been the Islamists.

Russians don't want to fight ISIS in Syria. They want to leave that to us. Aside from that, I don't know what are the objectives that Mr. Trump seeks in having a good relationship with Mr. Putin.

Having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing. Only stupid people or fools would think it was bad.

I think something that's really understudied and misunderstood is the use of information.

A person with great knowledge is truly wealthy.

Anyone can have an off decade.

Rudeness is better than any argument; it totally eclipses intellect.

One of America's strengths has always been its openness to the new: both new ideas and new people.

O. J. Simpson has already received the ultimate punishment: For the rest of his life he has to associate with golfers.

I have said publicly no option should be off the table, but I would certainly take nuclear weapons off the table.

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

I'm so loyal, I haven't bathed in weeks!

One good thing about rain in Scotland. Most of it ends up as scotch.

My old man taught me two things: 'Mind own business' and 'Always cut cards.'