The motivating force of the theory of a Democratic way of life is still a belief that as individuals we live cooperatively, and, to the best of our ability, serve the community in which we live.

The most important word in the English language is hope.

what we need in the world is manners ... I think that if, instead of preaching brotherly love, we preached good manners, we might get a little further. It sounds less righteous and more practical.

Get out of the way as quickly as you're not needed.

A day out-of-doors, someone I loved to talk with, a good book and some simple food and music - that would be rest.

Of course, I do not believe in having everyone who is a liberal called a communist, or everyone who is conservative called a fascist.

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.