The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity - or it will move apart.

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

Dealing with the State Department is like watching an elephant become pregnant.

We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other people's freedom.

I call for effort, courage, sacrifice, devotion. Granting the love of freedom, all of these are possible. And the love of freedom is still fierce and steady in the nation today. June 10, 1940

The presidency is not merely an administrative office...It is pre-eminently a place of moral leadership.

The loneliest feeling in the world is when you think you are leading the parade and turn to find that no one is following you. No president who badly misguesses public opinion will last very long.