We will not prematurely or unnecessarily risk the costs of a worldwide nuclear war in which even the fruits of victory would be ashes in our mouth - but neither shall we shrink from that risk any time it must be faced.

I see little more important to the future of our country and our civilization than the full recognition of the place of the artist.

The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.

Show me a man with a great golf game, and I’ll show you a man who has been neglecting something.

The very word Secrecy is repugnant in a free and open society.

The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but will also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgment - faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor, and ultimately recognize right.

Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.