The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.

In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.

For any American who had the great and priceless privilege of being raised in a small town there always remains with him nostalgic memories... And the older he grows the more he senses what he owed to the simple honesty and neighborliness, the integrity that he saw all around him in those days.

Character in many ways is everything in leadership. It is made up of many things, but I would say character is really integrity.

I would rather have a lucky general than a smart general.... They win battles, and they make me lucky.

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