Leadership is the ability to get a person to do what you want him to do, when you want it done, in a way you want it done, because he wants to do it.

Pessimism never won any battle.

There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure.

In the highest sense the Bible is to us the unique repository of eternal spiritual truths.

The proper role of government, however, is that of partner with the farmer -- never his master. By every possible means we must develop and promote that partnership -- to the end that agriculture may continue to be a sound, enduring foundation for our economy and that farm living may be a profitable and satisfying experience.

Against the dark background of the atomic bomb, the United States does not wish merely to present strength, but also the desire and the hope for peace.

Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination.