Fishing is a constant reminder of the democracy of life, of humility, and of human frailty. The forces of nature discriminate for no man.

The joys of fishing are not confined to the hours near the water.

Twenty million people are starving. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!

Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.

Even if security from the cradle to the grave could eliminate [all] the risks of life, it would [still] be a dead hand on the creative spirit of the American people.

Wisdom often consists of knowing what to do next.