Well, I wouldn't say that I was in the great class, but I had a great time while I was trying to be great.

The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are you’ll do your best thinking that way. And that’s why I’ve always thought and said, farmers are the smartest people in the world, they don’t go for high hats and they can spot a phony a mile off.

This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority of the new State of Israel.

When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint - understand what he is trying to do - nine times out of ten he is trying to do right.

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

I can always get along with an honest friend.

There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way.