Nobody wants to intervene in Russian affairs. Russia is a very large country, a very old country, a very disagreeable country inhabited by immense numbers of ignorant people largely possessed of lethal weapons and in a state of extreme disorder. Also Russia is a long way off.

The United States is a land of free speech. Nowhere is speech freer - not even here where we sedulously cultivate it even in its most repulsive form.

Let us reconcile ourselves to the mysterious rhythm of our destinies, such as they must be in this world of space and time.

Never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.

Renown awaits the commander who first restores artillery to its prime importance on the battlefield.

We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.

A communist is like a crocodile: when it opens its mouth you cannot tell whether it is trying to smile or preparing to eat you up.