Men of widely divergent views in our own country live in peace together because they share certain common aspirations which are more important than their differences.... The common responsibility of all Americans is to become effective, helpful participants in a way of life that blends and harmonizes the fiercely competitive demands of the individual and society.

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.

How has retirement affected my golf game? A lot more people beat me now.

Always try to associate yourself closely with and learn as much as you can from those who know more than you, who do better than you, who see more clearly than you. Apart from the rewards of friendship, the association might pay off at some unforeseen time - that is only an accidental byproduct. The important thing is that the learning will make you a better person.

We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method.

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.

If people get together, so eventually will nations.