Quotes from Earl Butz

Nixon was kind of a loner, he had a cold personality.

Ford was warm and friendly. He wouldn't embarrass a Cabinet member.

I challenged things that needed to be challenged at Purdue.

While he was president, it was popular to be a Nixon hater.

I made lots of talks and challenged lots of people.

Teaching was the most pleasant thing I did.

He no play-da-game. He no make-a-da rules!

No, I try not to be a negative thinker.

But you've got to make choices, and you're not going to be right all the time.

The difference was you worked for Nixon, and with Ford.

Sometimes my quotes may be too colorful.

I understood public relations and always maintained a high profile.

I was a stubborn cuss, and I made some mistakes.

Food is a tool. It is a weapon in the U.S. negotiating kit