No treaty, however much it may be to the advantage of all, however tightly it may be worded, can provide absolute security against the risks of deception and evasion. But it can, if it is sufficiently effective in its enforcement and if it is sufficiently in the interests of its signers, offer far more security and far fewer risks than an unabated, uncontrolled, unpredictable arms race.

Harvard gave me an education, but Junior Chamber gave me an education for life.

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

We must recognize that every nation determines its policies in terms of its own interests.

There is little value in insuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And there is very grave danger that an announced need for increased security will be seized upon by those anxious to expand its meaning to the very limits of official censorship and concealment.

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color

The poet and the politician have this in common: their greatness depends on the courage with which they face the challenges of life.