In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it.

In the dark days and darker nights when England stood alone-and most men save Englishmen despaired of England's life-he [Churchill] mobilized the English language and sent it into battle.

To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

The guiding principle of this Nation has been, is now, and ever shall be IN GOD WE TRUST.

The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.

The rising tide lifts all the boats.