According to the ancient Chinese proverb, A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

National parks and reserves are an integral aspect of intelligent use of natural resources. It is the course of wisdom to set aside an ample portion of our natural resources as national parks and reserves, thus ensuring that future generations may know the majesty of the earth as we know it today.

It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for one's rights is to sit down.

For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.

I know my Republican friends were glad to see my wife feeding an elephant in India. She gave him sugar and nuts. But of course the elephant wasn't satisfied.

Self-government requires qualities of self-denial and restraint.

It is extremely important that adequate provision be made for reasonable levels of income to them, for the care of the children which they must leave at home or in school, and for protection of the family unit. One of the prime objectives of the Commission on the Status of Women, which I appointed 18 months ago, is to develop a program to accomplish these purposes.