I think one of life’s great milestones is when a person can look back and be almost as thankful for the setbacks as for the victories.
BOB DOLEIt’s a lot more fun winning. It hurts to lose…
More Bob Dole Quotes
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President Ronald Reagan on his 1980 opponent: “I had a dream the other night. I dreamed that Jimmy Carter came to me and asked why I wanted his job. I told him I didn’t want his job. I want to be President.”
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All you need to know is this. You can never go wrong by voting for a bill that fails, or against a bill that passes.
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No more verbally incomprehensible no more devoid of the vision thing and no more the cautious pragmatist proudly displaying the virtues of tradition and the advantages of biological seniority.
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Stop telling the truth about my record!
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When I was quite young, I put my trust in God–not government; and I never get the two confused.
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We know smoking tobacco is not good for kids, but a lot of other things aren’t good. Drinking’s not good. Some would say milk’s not good.
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The horizon is out there somewhere and you keep chasing it, looking for it and working for it.
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The difference between possible and impossible is hard work and commitment.
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Elizabeth’s back at the Red Cross, and I’m walking the dog.
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I had a dream that I would be here this week, receiving something from the president, but I thought it would be the front door key.
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One of my most often repeated quips was the one I made when former Presidents Carter, Ford and Nixon stood by each other at a White House event. ‘There they are,’ I said. ‘See no evil, hear no evil, and . . . evil.’
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Having been in Congress, you know that’s part of our responsibility the constituent has a problem, We’re supposed to write back and say, ‘Well I can’t do anything’ That’s not what they elect you for.
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I lost in ’96, in case the word hadn’t trickled out, and so I made a few commercials.
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History buffs probably noted the reunion at a Washington party a few weeks ago of three ex-presidents: Carter, Ford and Nixon – See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Evil.
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I will seek the presidency with nothing to fall back on but the judgment of the people, and nowhere to go but the White House or home.
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