We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world or to make it the last.

The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty, and all forms of human life.

The United States of America has no intention of finishing second in space. This effort is expensive-but it pays its way for freedom and for America.

Truth is a tyrant-the only tyrant to whom we can give our allegiance. The service of truth is a matter of heroism.

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.

In America there must be only citizens, not divided by grade, first and second, but citizens, east, west, north, and south.

Philanthropy, charity, giving voluntarily and freely... call it what you like, but it is truly a jewel of an American tradition.