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There's as much crookedness as you want to find. There was something Abraham Lincoln said - he'd rather trust and be disappointed than distrust and be miserable all the time. Maybe I trusted too much.

No man should be in public office who can't make more money in private life.

As a public figure, you have to maintain a certain demeanor. We also have responsibility to the public, but of course, I'm not perfect. I have a lot of flaws; my husband can tell you that, my friends, even. They know who I am.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

I'm not such a public person.

When in doubt, one can rarely go wrong by going public.

I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service.

You know that being a public figure is instantly grounds for prosecution.

Every man who says frankly and fully what he thinks is doing a public service.

Public behavior is merely private character writ large.