We fully realize today that victory in war requires a mighty united effort. Certainly, victory in peace calls for, and must receive, an equal effort. Man has learned long ago, that it is impossible to live unto himself. This same basic principle applies today to nations. We were not isolated during the war. We dare not now become isolated in peace.

I believe in the brotherhood of man, not merely the brotherhood of white men but the brotherhood of all men before law.

I couldn't see well enough to play (baseball) when I was a boy, so they gave me a special job - they made me an umpire.

If you can't stand the heat, then move to Minnesota. They have snow in May.

The White House is the finest prison in the world.

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.

I sit here all day trying to persuade people to do the things they ought to have the sense to do without my persuading them. That's all the powers of the President amount to.