I consider Monroe a pretty minor president. In spite of the Monroe Doctrine. That's the only important thing he ever did more or less on his own, when you really get down to it.

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

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.

As you get older, you get tired of doing the same things over and over again, so you think Christmas has changed. It hasn't. It's you who has changed.

The friendless, the weak, the victims of prejudice and public excitement are entitled to the same quality of justice and fair play that the rich, the powerful, the well-connected, and the fellow with pull thinks he can get.

Being President is a little bit like riding a tiger. You have to keep riding, or else you will be swallowed up by it!