I look forward to an america in which commands respect throughout the world, not only for its strength, but for its civilization as well. And I look forward to a world in which we will be safe not only for democracy and diversity but also for personal distinction.

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.

A technological revolution on the farm has led to an output explosion--but we have not yet learned to harness that explosion usefully, while protecting our farmers' right to full parity income

We go into space because whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.

Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors.

The highest duty of the writer, the composer, the artist, is to remain true to himself and to let the chips fall where they may.

Freedom is not merely a word or an abstract theory, but the most effective instrument for advancing the welfare of man.