Our goal is not victory of might but the vindication of right - not peace at the expense of freedom, but both peace and freedom, here in this hemisphere and, we hope, around the world. God willing, that goal will be achieved.

Privilege is here, and with privilege goes responsibility.

Struggle for freedom. Where people are denied the right of choice, recourse to such struggle is the only means of achieving their liberties.

The great French Marshall Lyautey once asked his gardener to plant a tree. The gardner objected that the tree was slow growing and wouldn't reach maturity for 100 years. The Marshall replied, "In that case, there is no time to lose; plant it this afternoon!

The Civil Rights movement should thank God for Bull Connor. He's helped it as much as Abraham Lincoln.

War and hunger and ignorance and despair know no religious barriers.

Those who do nothing are inviting shame as well as violence. Those who act boldly are recognizing right as well as reality.