Dean Acheson

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.

The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

We should remember that there are nations which meet more than 30 to 60% of their power requirements through the nuclear power system.

What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.