In all those things which deal with people, be liberal, be human. In all those things which deal with the people's money or their economy or their form of government, be conservative.

Beware the military-industrial complex.

Now, the education of our children is of national concern, and if they are not educated properly, it is a national calamity.

I call upon those who love freedom to stand with us now. Together we shall achieve victory.

...the right of the individual to elect freely the manner of his care in illness must be preserved.

Never send a battalion to take a hill if a regiment is available.

Every battle is going to surprise you. No plan ever survives contact with the enemy.