Not every reader is a leader, but every leader must be a reader.

I am proud of my part in the creation of this new state. Our Government was the first to recognize the State of Israel.

I got very well acquainted with Joe Stalin, and I like old Joe! He is a decent fellow. But Joe is a prisoner of the Politburo.

The greatest honor that has come to me, and that can ever come to me in my life, is to be Grand Master of Masons in Missouri.

Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.

I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

First of all, it is clear that our efforts in Korea can blunt the will of the Chinese Communists to continue the struggle. The United Nations forces have put up a tremendous fight in Korea and have inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy. Our forces are stronger now than they have been before. These are plain facts which may discourage the Chinese Communists from continuing their attack.