For without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those acts of courage with which men have lived.

Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

There is nothing, I think, more unfortunate than to have soft, chubby, fat-looking children who go to watch their school play basketball every Saturday and regard that as their weeks exercise.

In a world of danger and trial, peace is our deepest aspiration.

Football today is far too much a sport for the few who can play it well; the rest of us, and too many of our children, get out exercise from climbing up the seats in stadiums, or from walking across the room to turn on our television sets.

Forbidden fruit tastes sweet, but its aftertaste is bitter.

This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.