To the ordinary guy, all this is a bunch of gobbledygook. But out of the gobbledygook comes a very clear thing: you can't trust the government, you can't believe what they say, and you can't rely on their judgment.

The average American is just like the child in the family.

You find out who your true friends are not when you are on top of the world, but when the world is on top of you.

I always remember that whatever I have done in the past or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible in one way or another.

If we succeed, it will not be because of what we have, but it will be because of what we are; not because of what we own, but, rather because of what we believe.

The man of thought who will not act is ineffective; the man of action who will not think is dangerous.

Honesty may not be the best policy, but it is worth trying once in a while.