We will be remembered not for the power of our weapons but for the power of our compassion, our dedication to human welfare.

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.

When the dignity of one person is denied, all of us are denied.

The good old days were never that good, believe me. The good new days are today, and better days are coming tomorrow. Our greatest songs are still unsung.

Equality means equality for all - no exceptions, no 'yes, buts', no asterisked footnotes imposing limits.

What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.

Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.