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

I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute - where no Catholic prelate would tell the president (should he be Catholic) how to act. I do not speak for my church on public matters - and the church does not speak for me.

If I don't have a woman every three days or so I get a terrible headache.

Those [presidents] who were strongest intellectually were also strongest spiritually.

We go into space because whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.

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

If the economy of today were operating close to capacity levels with little unemployment, or if a sudden change in our military requirements should cause a scramble for men and resources, then I would oppose tax reductions as irresponsible and inflationary; and I would not hesitate to recommend a tax increase if that were necessary.