This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.

If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries.

We go into space because whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.

Expansion and modernization of the nation's productive plant is essential to accelerate economic growth and to improve the international competitive position of American industry An early stimulus to business investment will promote recovery and increase employment.

The complacent, the self-indulgent, the soft societies are about to be swept away with the debris of history.

Life isn't fair. In never was and never will be.

Whether I serve one or two terms in the Presidency, I will find myself at the end of that period at what might be called the awkward age-too old to begin a new career and too young to write my memoirs.