There is always inequality in life. Some men are killed in a war and some men are wounded and some men never leave the country. Life is unfair.

The success of this Government, and thus the success of our Nation, depends in the last analysis upon the quality.of our career services. The legislation enacted by the Congress, as well as the decisions made by me and by the department and agency heads, must all be implemented by the career men and women in the Federal service. In foreign affairs, national defense, science and technology, and a host of other fields, they face problems of unprecedented importance and perplexity. We are all dependent on their sense of loyalty and responsibility as well as their competence and energy.

The guiding principle of this Nation has been, is now, and ever shall be IN GOD WE TRUST.

Be aware of danger-but recognize the opportunity

We believe that if men have the talent to invent new machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work.

Politics is like football; if you see daylight, go through the hole.

You know nothing for sure...except the fact that you know nothing for sure.