As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.

I believe strongly in the Constitutional principle of separating church and state. Our founders were right in fearing that religious freedom would be threatened in the long run by a departure from governmental neutrality in spiritual matters.

If a young person has any idealism at all, it's strongest about the time he finishes college.

Joe Kennedy isn't in the habit of having incompetents around. I wouldn't have lasted three months if I didn't have some ability.

It's the most rewarding thing to be a civil servant.

In the Peace Corps, the volunteer must be a fully developed, mature person. He must not join to run abroad or escape problems.

I never ride just to ride. I ride to catch a fox. I play baseball to make the team.