"[to a portrait of John F. Kennedy] When they look at you, they see who they want to be. They look at me and they see …"

"This is about me. Why can't you understand that, you of all people? It's not the war—it's Nixon! They want to destroy…"

"Always remember: others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy you…"

"I believe Governor Brown has a heart, even though he believes I do not. I believe he's a good American, even though h…"

"[saying farewell to his staff] There are many fine careers. This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good p…"

"It took me a long time to fall in love with you, Dick. But it doesn't make you happy. You want them to love you. But …"

"Why do you think Kissinger is taping your calls? For history. His word against yours — and right now he's got the rec…"

"Can you imagine what this man would be like had anyone ever loved him?"

"[to John Dean] John, sooner or later, sooner, I think, you're gonna learn a lesson that's been learned by everyone wh…"

"Buddy, before you join the jubilation at my being beaten again, you should remember: people vote not out of love, but…"