Our attitude towards immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal. We have always believed it possible for men and women who start at the bottom to rise as far as the talent and energy allow. Neither race nor place of birth should affect their chances.

Prejudice exists and probably will continue to `but we have tried to make progress and we are making progress. We are not going to accept the status quo.'

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.

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?

It is not more bigness that should be our goal. We must attempt, rather, to bring people back to...the warmth of community, to the worth of individual effort and responsibility...and of individuals working together as a community, to better their lives and their children's future.

After all, a bank without assets is hardly a bank at all.

In your hands lies the future of your world and the fulfilment of the best qualities of your own spirit.