Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.

Sure it's a big job; but I don't know anyone who can do it better than I can.

There can be no progress if people have no faith in tomorrow.

Libraries should be open to all - except the censor. [Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]

The function and responsibility of the President is to set before the American people the unfinished business, the things we must do if we are going to succeed as a nation.

American history is not something dead and over. It is always alive,always growing, always unfinished.

Just because we cannot see clearly te end of the road, that is no reason for not setting out on the essential journey.