Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.

There is quite enough sorrow and shame and suffering and baseness in real life, and there is no need for meeting it unnecessarily in fiction.

In a crisis, the man worth his salt is the man who meets the needs of the situation in whatever way is necessary.

I would a great deal rather be anything, say professor of history, than vice president.

There is not a man of us who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, and then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.

Practical efficiency is common, and lofty idealism not uncommon; it is the combination which is necessary, and the combination is rare

While President, I have been President - emphatically.