Fritz Hollings

“We are spending more than we are taking in. It is that simple.”

“The secret of a good speech is to have a good beginning and a good ending, and to have the two as close together as possible.”

“The best politics is good government.”

“Hunger is not a partisan issue.”

“Every dog has his day, but the nights are reserved for the cats.”

“I don't mind a reasonable amount of trouble.”

“The first rule of politics is to be on the right side of the issues.”

“There is no such thing as a free lunch.”

“There's no education in the second kick of a mule.”

“I have more scars than Frankenstein's monster.”

“When you're in a hole, stop digging.”

“I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, and I'm happy to say I've finally won out over it.”

“The best way to get a project done is to start.”

“The press, they are like dogs. You have to feed them every day.”