It is of no account; after all, the old bird does not fly far from his nest.

Meeting Franklin Roosevelt was like opening your first bottle of champagne; knowing him was like drinking it.

Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those others that have been

Writing a book is an adventure.

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

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

[My ideal of a good dinner] is to discuss good food, and, after this good food has been discussed, to discuss a good topic - with myself the chief conversationalist.