It is a brave thing to have courage to be an individual; it is also, perhaps, a lonely thing. But it is better than not being an individual, which is to be nobody at all.

We must do that which we think we cannot.

Courage is exhilarating.

Smearing good people like Lauchlin Currie [former administrative assistant to President Roosevelt], Alger Hiss and others is, I think, unforgiveable... Anyone knowing Mr. Currie or Mr. Hiss, who are the two people whom I happen to know fairly well, would not need any denial on their part to know they are not Communists. Their records prove it.

Obedience may have its uses, but it is no substitute for willing, uncoerced co-operation.

Perhaps the basic thing which contributes to charm is the ability to forget oneself and be engrossed in other people.

I think if the people of this country can be reached with the truth, their judgment will be in favor of the many, as against the privileged few