Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

Coming to grips with the reality that our planet is not the only one harboring intelligent life the universe.

To reach a port, we must sail - sail, not tie at anchor - sail, not drift.

It drives on with a courage which is stronger than the storm. It drives on with a mercy which does not quail in the presence of death. It drives on as proof, a symbol, a testimony that man is created in the image of God and that valour and virtue have not perished in the British race.

There can be little doubt that in many ways the story of bridge building is the story of civilisation. By it we can readily measure an important part of a people's progress.

We have learned the simple truth, as Emerson said that the only way to have a friend is to be one. We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion or mistrust or with fear.

More than just an end to war, we want an end to the beginnings of all wars.