I don't want to know what the law is, I want to know who the judge is.
– Roy M. Cohn
I bring out the worst in my enemies and that's how I get them to defeat themselves.
– Roy M. Cohn
I don't write polite letters. I don't like to plea-bargain. I like to fight.
– Roy M. Cohn
My scare value is high. My arena is controversy. My tough front is my biggest asset.
– Roy M. Cohn
Go after a man's weakness, and never, ever, threaten unless you're going to follow through, because if you don't, the next time you won't be taken seriously.