Gerald R. Ford Quotes - Page 2

Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.

Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset.

Without God there could be no American form of government, nor an American way of life.

An impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives considers it to be at a given moment in history.

It's more like it is now than it ever has been.

I think they ought to be treated equally. Period.

It's discouraging how hard it is for a President to slice away large chunks of a $305 billion budget.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency.

Ronald Regan doesn't dye his hair - he's just prematurely orange.

There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother.

For nearly two hundred years, our nation has derived its strength from the diversity of its people and of their beliefs. That strength has been greatly enhanced by [the Islamic] religious heritage.

I believe that prayer in public schools should be voluntary. It is difficult for me to see how religious exercises can be a requirement in public schools, given our Constitutional requirement of separation of church and state. I feel that the highly desirable goal of religious education must be principally the responsibility of church and home. I do not believe that public education should show any hostility toward religion, and neither should it inhibit voluntary participation, if it does not interfere with the educational process.

A great nation cannot abandon its responsibilities. Responsibilities abandoned today return as more acute crises tomorrow.

In the age-old contest between popularity and principle, only those willing to lose for their convictions are deserving of posterity's approval.

America needed recovery, not revenge. The hate had to be drained and the healing begun.

Humor can help you to disagree without being disagreeable. The key in democracy is not necessarily that we agree, but that we participate....Despite all the heavy problems- domestic and international- there is humor. Humor transcends partisanship.

I had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.

I strongly support the feeding of children.

America's leadership is essential. America's resources are vast. America's opportunities are unprecedented.

Teddy Roosevelt... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter.

I don't know what the future may hold for me-or for any of us. But I want you to know that I am a man who likes having critics who are not enemies.

Let us put an end to self-inflicted wounds. Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset. Let us deny our adversaries the satisfaction of using Vietnam to pit Americans against Americans.

My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.

I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.

When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to decide is what to say.