Few women, I fear, have had such reason as I have to think the long sad years of youth were worth living for the sake of middle age.
Dwight D. EisenhowerI believe we must be strong militarily, but beyond a certain point military strength can become a national weakness.
Dwight D. EisenhowerDon't join the book burners. Do not think you are going to conceal thoughts by concealing evidence that they ever existed.
Dwight D. EisenhowerThe spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.
Dwight D. EisenhowerAnd the other was this: the doctor did want to take off my leg because he thought it was necessary. But you must remember boys in those days were raised for two things: work, and then they made their play; and if you couldn't play baseball and box and play football, why, your life was ended. That was in our boyish minds.
Dwight D. Eisenhower