I would rather have peace in the world than be President.

I do not believe in shooting anything that cannot shoot back.

This [minimum wage] legislation, passed by the 81st Congress at its first session, is an important addition to the laws we live by. It is a measure dictated by social justice. It adds to our economic strength. It is founded on the belief that full human dignity requires at least a minimum level of economic sufficiency and security.

I would rather have peace in the world than be President.

Today, America has become one of the most powerful forces for good on earth. We must keep it so.

Study men, not historians.

Despite his unimpressive appearance and manner, he was a brilliant fellow with a crystal-clear mind.... It was just that, when it came time for him to act like an executive, he was like a great many other people; when the time comes to make decisions, they have difficulty doing it.