This nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on the principle that all men are created equal, and that the rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened ... It ought to to be possible, in short, for every American to enjoy the privileges of being American without regard to his race or his color.

In a time of domestic crisis, men of goodwill and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics.

For in a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, "hold office"; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those responsibilities. We, the people, are the boss, and we will get the kind of political leadership, be it good or bad, that we demand and deserve.

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

You never know what's hit you. A gunshot is the perfect way.

If we could ever competitively, at a cheap rate, get fresh water from saltwater, ..(this) would be in the long-range interests of humanity which could really dwarf any other scientific accomplishments.

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.