Dont teach my boy poetry, an English mother recently wrote the Provost of Harrow. Dont teach my boy poetry; he is going to stand for Parliament. Well, perhaps she was rightbut if more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place to live on this Commencement Day of 1956.

The American presidency will demand more than ringing manifestos issued from the rear of the battle. It will demand that the President place himself in the very thick of the fight; that he care passionately about the fate of the people he leads .

The most ideal approach to advance is the way of opportunity.

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

Je me sens vraiment entre amis. (I feel that I am truly among friends.)

It is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization.

Never let your fears hold you back from pursuing your hopes.