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(1882—1945), US president

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

(1882—1945)

U.S. President

If you treat people right they will treat you right--ninety percent of the time.

(1928--), Cabinet Minister, 12311983 Financial Post

Canada Post doesn't really charge 32 cents for a stamp. It's 2 cents for postage, and 30 cents for storage.

(1946—1989)

U.S. comedienne

I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch.

(1876 — 1950)

English-American writer

Never trust a husband too far or a bachelor too near.

(1876 — 1950)

English-American writer

One man's folly is another man's wife.

When you look at the world in a narrow way, how narrow it seems!

When you look at it in a mean way, how mean it is!

When you look at it selfishly, how selfish it is!

But when you look at it in a broad, generous, friendly spirit, what wonderful people  […]

(March 1983)

Trying to make things work in government is sometimes like trying to sew a button on a custard pie.

(1938--)

U.S. Attorney General

They have computers, and they may have other weapons of mass destruction.

(1712—1778)

The English are proud; the French are vain.