Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring.

In an all-out nuclear war, more destructive power than in all of World War II would be unleashed every second during the long afternoon it would take for all the missiles and bombs to fall. A World War II every second-more people killed in the first few hours than all the wars of history put together. The survivors, if any, would live in despair amid the poisoned ruins of a civilization that had committed suicide.

A joyous occasion is never quite as wonderful as when it becomes a memory.

Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.

We are a purely idealistic Nation but let no one confuse our idealism with weakness.

The Bible and studying the Bible has been an important part of my life.

When I feel something very intensely or deeply or personally, I can go to extremes of self-expression or self-analysis by writing a poem - more than I can just talking to somebody or writing prose.