Why should there not be a European group which could give a sense of enlarged patriotism and common citizenship to the distracted peoples of this turbulent and mighty continent? And why should it not take its rightful place with other great groupings and help to shape the onward destinies of men?

I was born under the Blue Ridge, and under that side which is blue in the evening light, in a wild land of game and forest and rushing waters.

There is only one answer to defeat and that is victory.

I let the argument rip healthily between the departments. This is a very good way to finding out the truth.

An iron curtain has descended over Europe.

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.

You create your own universe as you go along.