Ultimately property rights and personal rights are the same thing.

War is the rule of force, and peace is the reign of law.

[May] this civic and social landmark [the Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center] ... be a constant reminder of the inspiring service that has been rendered to civilization by men and women of the Jewish faith. May [visitors] recall the long array of those who have been eminent in statecraft, in science, in literature, in art, in the professions, in business, in finance, in philanthropy and in the spiritual life of the world.

Work is not a curse; it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization.

The people cannot look to legislation generally for success. Industry, thrift, character, are not conferred by act or resolve. Government cannot relieve from toil. It can provide no substitute for the rewards of service. It can, of course, care for the defective and recognize distinguished merit. The normal must care for themselves. Self-government means self-support.

Because of what America is and what America has done, a firmer courage, a higher hope, inspires the heart of all humanity.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.