Human life is something that comes to us from beyond this world, and the purpose of our society is to cherish it and to enable the individual to attain the highest achievement of which he is capable

At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life. The choice is too often not a free one.

A man cannot have character unless he lives within a fundamental system of morals that creates character.

Of course I believe in free enterprise but in my system of free enterprise, the democratic principle is that there never was, never has been, never will be, room for the ruthless exploitation of the many for the benefit of the few.

The Marshall Plan will go down in history as one of America's greatest contributions to the peace of the world.

An optimist is presented with a problem and sees an opportunity. A pessimist is presented with an opportunity and sees a problem.

Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of Masons the greatest honour that had ever come to me.