"When it comes to labor and politics, I am inclined to be sympathetic to the left, but when it comes to the Catholic Church, then I am far to the right."

"Owning great landmarks such as the Empire State Building or Trump Tower or the General Motors Building or the Plaza Hotel - there are certain just spectacular landmarks - it's an honor; it's really an honor."

"Politicians can't manage. All they can do is talk."

"People are tired of seeing politicians as all talk and no action."

"The interesting thing is that everyone in golf is just nice. You learn a lot about people playing golf: their integrity, how they play under pressure."

"Hillary Clinton has perfected the politics of personal profit and theft. She ran the State Department like her own personal hedge fund - doing favors for oppressive regimes, and many others, in exchange for cash."

"I want trade deals, but they have to be great for the United States and our workers. We don't make great deals anymore, but we will once I become president."

"The Obama representatives like Robert Gibbs attack people viciously, but people like me will not be silent and will answer them back."

"Remember, many Republicans didn't vote for Mitt Romney. He didn't inspire people."

"Plan backwards as well as forward. Set objectives and trace back to see how to achieve them. You may find that no path can get you there. Plan forward to see where your steps will take you, which may not be clear or intuitive."

"Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House."

"Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it."

"First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win."

"Preserve the President's options. He may need them."

"Leave the President's family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help."

"Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution."

"If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random."

"An election is a moral horror, as bad as a battle except for the blood; a mud bath for every soul concerned in it."

"Tobacco exports should be expanded aggressively because Americans are smoking less."

"We have to do more than just elect a new President if we truly want to change this country."

"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change."

"I've never professed to be anything but an average student."

"Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts."

"Japan is an important ally of ours. Japan and the United States of the Western industrialized capacity, 60 percent of the GNP, two countries. That's a statement in and of itself."