But as a philosopher said, one day after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, after all the scientific and technological achievements, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.

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

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about 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.

Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight.

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

Respect for another man's opinion is worthy. It is the realization that any opinion is valuable, for it is the sign of a rational being.