Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.

When Roosevelt came along, I approved of his program, generally. I figured an economic system should work for people, not vice versa.

The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin.

Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.

Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices.

Do we talk about the dignity of work? Do we give our students any reason for believing it is worthwhile to sacrifice for their work because such sacrifices improve the psychological and mental health of the person who makes them?

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