The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.

Civilization owes to the Islamic world some of its most important tools and achievements...the Muslim genius has added much to the culture of all peoples.

Leadership is the ability to decide what is to be done and then get others to do it.

So - our readiness to meet and defeat this kind of possible attack is forced upon us, both as a potent preventive of actual war and to insure survival in event of attack. This alertness to danger has to be translated into specific policies and activities in the several parts of the world where our rights - our way of life - can be seriously damaged. Work of this kind occupies my days and nights.

The past sharpens perspective, warns against pitfalls, and helps to point the way.

No man can always be right. So the struggle is to do one's best, to keep the brain and conscience clear, never be swayed by unworthy motives or inconsequential reasons, but to strive to unearth the basic factors involved, then do one's duty.

The people of the world genuinely want peace. Some day the leaders of the world are going to have to give in and give, it to them.