What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us.

I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning.

Men and women with freed minds may often be mistaken, but they are seldom fooled. They may be influenced, but they cannot be intimidated. They may be perplexed, but they will never be lost.

People are selfish. But they can also be compassionate and generous, and they care about the country. But not when they feel threatened. That’s why this is such a crucial time. We can go in either direction. But if we don’t make a choice soon, it will be too late to turn things around. I think people are willing to make the right choice. But they need leadership. They’re hungry for leadership.

There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?

The greatest truth must be recognition that in every man, in every child is the potential for greatness.

The essential humanity of men can be protected and preserved only where government must answer, not just to the wealthy, not just to those of a particular religion, or a particular race, but to all its people.