The weapons of war must be abolished before they abolish us.

Physical Fitness is the basis for all other forms of excellence.

If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.

The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.

For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.

Unless liberty flourishes in all lands, it cannot flourish in one.

We do not want an official state church. If ninety-nine percent of the population were Catholics, I would still be opposed to it. I do not want civil power combined with religious power. I want to make it clear that I am committed as a matter of deep personal conviction to separation.