Dean Acheson

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.

Do not do an immoral thing for moral reasons.

As a young boy, I did a lot of foolish things. I made a lot of mistakes. And you live and learn.