The pursuit of peace resembles the building of a great cathedral. It is the work of a generation. In concept it requires a mater-architect; in execution, the labors of many.

Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

You cannot go around and keep score. If you keep score on the good things and the bad things, you'll find out that you're a very miserable person. God gave man the ability to forget, which is one of the greatest attributes you have. Because if you remember everything that's happened to you, you generally remember that which is the most unfortunate.

When we say, 'One nation under God, with liberty and justice for all', we are talking about all people. We either ought to believe it or quit saying it .

The ugliness of bigotry stands in direct contradiction to the very meaning of America.

Never give in and never give up.