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.

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.

I feel quite sure that the American people, if they have knowledge and leadership, can meet any crisis just as well as they met it over and over again in the past.

You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude

I never thought of achievement. I just did what came along for me to do - the thing that gave me the most pleasure.

You get strength and courage, when you stop to look fear in the face.

I can not believe that war is the best solution. No one won the last war, and no one will win the next war.