We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom. And now, as in no other age, we seek it because we have been warned, by the power of modern weapons, that peace may be the only climate possible for human life itself.

[Children should contribute] to a family's essential survival and happiness. [In] an urban society, children are ... robbed of the opportunity to do genuinely responsible work.

You did not tell me what you are doing athletically just now but I do hope that if your arm comes along next spring you can get it in good shape to try out for the pitching spot on the varsity. However, if you don't make it then I suggest you take up golf which after all is the best game of all of them.

Well, it's hard for a mere man to believe that woman doesn't have equal rights.

Our government makes no sense unless it is founded on a deeply held religious belief - and I don't care what it is.

I deplore the need or the use of troops anywhere to get American citizens to obey the orders of constituted courts.

There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs.