The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of government power.

In war, as it is waged now, with the enormous losses on both sides, both sides will lose. It is a form of mutual suicide.

I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.

The inescapable price of liberty is an ability to preserve it from destruction.

Believe me, sir, never a night goes by, be I ever so tired, but I read the Word of God before I go to bed.

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

My staff was unanimous in believing that Japan was on the point of collapse and surrender.