Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 158 million followers, it will no longer be America.

I believe we must be strong militarily, but beyond a certain point military strength can become a national weakness.

For all that we cherish and justly desire - for ourselves or for our children - the securing of peace is the first requisite.

The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.

Peace signifies more than the stilling of guns, easing the sorrow of war. More than escape from death, it is a way of life. More than a haven for the weary, it is a hope for the brave.

Any survey of the free world's defense structure cannot fail to impart a feeling of regret that so much of our effort and resources must be devoted to armaments.

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.