Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage.

Never be more scared of the enemy than you think he is of you.

Public opinion wins wars.

The quest for peace is the statesman's most exacting duty... Practical progress to lasting peace is his fondest hope.

Censorship, in my opinion, is a stupid and shallow way of approaching the solution to any problem.

Dollars and guns are no substitutes for brains and will power.

Preparing for battle, plans were essential. But once the battle was joined, plans were useless.