"Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable."

"Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."

"The Soviet Union would remain a one-party nation even if an opposition party were permitted, because everyone would join the opposition party."

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things."

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book."