Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.

The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while differing about details.

The United States, which would live on Christian principles with all of the peoples of the world, cannot omit a fair deal for its own Indian citizens.

It can be lost, and it will be, if the time ever comes when these documents are regarded not as the supreme expression of our profound belief, but merely as curiosities in glass cases.

The true foundation of the brotherhood of humankind is belief in the knowledge that God is the Father of humankind. For us, therefore, brotherhood is not only a generous impulse but also a divine command.

Being too good is apt to be uninteresting.

Politics is a fascinating game, because politics is government. It is the art of government.