A life of complete leisure is the hardest work of all.

Let us examine our attitude toward peace itself. Too many of us think it is impossible. Too many think it unreal. But that is a dangerous, defeatist belief. It leads to the conclusion that war is inevitable, that mankind is doomed, that we are gripped by forces we cannot control. We need not accept that view. Our problems are manmade; therefore they can be solved by man. And man can be as big as be wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.

If we are to go only halfway or reduce our sights in the face of difficulty... it would be better to not go at all.

The only unchangable certainty in life is that nothing is unchangable or certain.

The basis of self-government and freedom requires the development of character and self-restraint and perseverance and the long view. And these are qualities which require many years of training and education.

There is too little public recognition of how much we all depend upon farmers as stewards of our soil, water and wildlife resources.

O God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.