Donald Trump Quotes

Not much happens in Russia without Vladimir Putin.

It has been my privilege on various occasions to converse with presidents of the United States and important men in other governments. At the close of each such occasion, I have reflected on the rewarding experience of standing with confidence in the presence of an acknowledged leader.

I am somebody who respects Putin highly, but I'm not somebody who is against America.

Politics is fate.

I helped to restore America's leadership.

I don't think Mr. Putin has our best interests at heart.

Putin is very - not the smartest guy in the world.

When I talk, people listen.

So [Vladimir] Putin is a mess. He's committed all sort of murderous thuggery, and I am opposed to the way Putin conducts himself in world affairs, and I hope that the president also wants to show moral leadership about this issue.

I'm not sure, but [Russia] might be happy to see this guy [Dan Fried] exiting stage left.

I do respect Putin. I respect a lot of people. But that doesn't mean I'm going get along with him.

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.

Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs.

If you want respect, you earn it in politics. You don't get it because you are some form of bloody emperor in a toga.

Politics and power is a realm of relative influence.

Politics is activity in relation to power.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

Madeleine Albright, when you see her, she's not a beautiful woman and she's getting older. But you're saying that woman has gravitas. She knows what she's talking about.

The United States needs to be not so much loved as it needs to be respected. Sometimes, that requires us to take actions that generate controversy. I'm not at all sure that that's what the Obama administration believes.

It always impresses me when a person of small stature has command.

Politics is the art of controlling your environment.

To be honest, the fact that people trust you gives you a lot of power over people. Having another person's trust is more powerful than all other management techniques put together.

My friends all say I'm going to be Secretary of State. But I don't see how that would be much different from the job I have now.

I've been dealing with politicians all my life. All my life. And I've always gotten them to do what I need them to do.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.