We live in a hemisphere whose own revolution has given birth to the most powerful force of the modern age; the search for freedom and self fulfillment of man.

What really counts is not the immediate act of courage or of valor, but those who bear the struggle day in and day out - not the sunshine patriots but those who are willing to stand for a long period of time.

It is with great satisfaction that I have signed into law the Social Security Amendments of 1961. They represent an additional step toward eliminating many of the hardships resulting from old age, disability, or the death of the family wage-earner. A nation's strength lies in the well-being of its people. The Social Security program plays an important part in providing for families, children, and older persons in time of stress, but it cannot remain static. Changes in our population, in our working habits, and in our standard of living require constant revision.

History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.

If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live.

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color

Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to an untiring effort.