The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

It was sheer professionalism and inspiration and the fact that you really cannot have people marching into other people's territory and staying there.

I'm not quite sure of his place in history. History will determine that.

Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well.

I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together.