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

As science, of necessity, becomes more involved with itself, so also, of necessity, it becomes more international. I am impressed to know that of the 670 members of this Academy

The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in this race for space.

The Greeks understood that mind and body must develop in harmounious proportions to produce a creative intelligence.

My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is not much going on.

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.

Some of my colleagues who are criticized today for lack of forthright principles-or who are looked upon with scorn as compromising "politicians"-are simply engaged in the fine art of conciliating, balancing and interpreting the forces and factions of public opinion, an art essential to keeping our nation united and enabling our Government to function.