If you look throughout human history ... the central epiphany of every religious tradition always occurs in the wilderness.

Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstones of our judgement. The artist... faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes the last champion of the individual mind and sensibility against an intrusive society and an offensive state.

I strongly believe in Scouting. ... It's a source of great strength to us.

Democracy is the superior form of government, because it is based on a respect for man as a reasonable being.

We dare not forget that we are the heirs of that first revolution.

[High income tax rates] not only check consumption but discourage investment and encourage...the avoidance of taxes [rather] than the production of goods.[...]Our present tax system...reduces the financial incentives for personal effort, investment, and risk-taking.

For plague and pestilence, plunder and pollution, the hazards of nature and the hunger of children are the foes of every nation. The earth, the sea and the air are the concern of every nation.