The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want.

Doing the right thing is easy. [It is] much more difficult [to...] figure out what [the right thing] is.

Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. The time has arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and that protection.

In most of my campaigns, I find it is best not to mention my opponent by name because, by doing so, it just gives him a chance to get into the headlines.

The successful man has enthusiasm. Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed for forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart.

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace.