Dan Rather Quotes

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not think of The Lone Ranger.

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate macarena?

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of balance.

By more than two to one Americans do not consider what Kevorkian did, injecting a terminally ill patient with legal drugs at the patient's request, to be the same as murder. You may want to note that laws are not supposed to be enforced on the basis of public opinion polls.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Folks, let me point out something to you, because for a lot of people in Washington, they could not be more surprised if Fidel Castro came loping through on the back of a hippopotamus [this Election Night].

For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of me. Maybe it was justified, but that didn't mean it didn't hurt.

I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive than heroin, more addictive than cigarettes.

I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could do a story about it. The experience was a special kind of hell. I came out understanding full well how one could be addicted to 'smack,' and quickly.

I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog...

I've always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group.

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount about LSD. I've never been a social user of any of these things, but my curiosity has carried me into a lot of interesting areas.

If you liked this broadcast, we hope you'll watch it again tomorrow night and maybe tell your neighbors about it.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada at least a huge taco.

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth";

The Michigan Republican primary apparently is tighter than Willie Nelson's headband.

The reelection of Bill Clinton is as secure as a double-knot tied in wet rawhide.

These races are tick-tight.

They may have turned this up, whether you had the Paula Jones case or not. But again maybe not, but again that's like if a frog had side pockets he'd probably wear a handgun.

They say California's the big burrito; Texas is a big taco right now. We want to follow that through. Florida is a big tamale.

This race between Dick Swett and Bob Smith is hot and tight as a too-small bathing suit on a too-long car ride back from the beach.

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country. Their so-called samples of opinion are no more accurate or reliable than my grandmother's big toe was when it came to predicting the weather.

Those of you watching and listening, get a cup of coffee or a spot of tea and join us back here in just a few moments.

We may see Michael Jackson's baby before we know the final outcome of this race for the House of Representatives tonight.

What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.