I carried it (a revolver) religiously and during the summer I asked a friend, a man who had been one of Franklin's bodyguards in New York State, to give me some practice in target shooting so that if the need arose I would know how to use the gun.

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.

One of the first things we must get rid of is the idea that democracy is tantamount to capitalism.

Each time you learn something new you must readjust the whole framework of your knowledge

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.

The basis of all good human behavior is kindness.

The choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.