“Always a godfather, never a god.”

“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.”

“a writer must always tell the truth (unless he's a journalist)”

“Ultimately, totalitarianism is the only sort of politics that can truly serve the sky-god's purpose. Any movement of a liberal nature endangers his authority and that of his delegates on earth. One God, one King, one Pope, one master in the factory, one father-leader in the family at home.”

“Never offend an enemy in a small way.”

“Never have children, only grandchildren.”

“Love it or loathe it, you can never leave it or lose it.”