In the final choice a soldier's pack is not so heavy as a prisoner's chains.

The righteousness of men should be treated with the same respect that one would accord to a rattlesnake. Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

I have found out in later years that we were very poor, but the glory of America is that we didn't know it then.

It will begin with its President taking a simple, firm resolution. The resolution will be: To forego the diversions of politics and to concentrate on the job of ending the Korean war-until that job is honorably done. That job requires a personal trip to Korea. I shall make that trip. Only in that way could I learn how best to serve the American people in the cause of peace. I shall go to Korea.

Take your job seriously, but not yourself

One small ball in the air. I wouldn't believe that at this moment you have to fear the intelligence aspects of this.

I assure you that it is our desire and intention to keep the doors of consultation always and fully open. There must never be a final word between friends.