Settlements may be temporary, but the action of the nations in the interest of peace and justice must be permanent. We can set up permanent processes. We may not be able to set up permanent decisions.

The whole purpose of democracy is that we may hold counsel with one another, so as not to depend upon the understanding of one man.

Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril.

And while you bring all countries with you, you come with a purpose of leaving all other countries behind you - bringing what is best of their spirit, but not looking over your shoulders and seeking to perpetuate what you intended to leave behind in them.

Excesses accomplish nothing. Disorder immediately defeats itself.

The growth of our nation and all its activities are in the hands of a few men.

It would be the irony of fate if my administration had to deal chiefly with foreign affairs.