The budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.

All men are equal before fish.

To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope.

Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation stone of American liberty.

He did not profess to anybody how to reach others without professing.

Greatness is not just upon 'a few chosen ones

Sovereignty, loyalty, and solitude.

Educate the masses, elevate their standard of intelligence, and you will certainly have a successful nation.

If it's true that men are such beasts, this must account for the fact that most women are animal lovers.

I feel like the gods have certainly patted me on the head.

There is some risk involved in action, there always is. But there is far more risk in failure to act.

Writers are only rarely likable.

You've got to learn to handle the press because god knows the government does all the time.

Think in terms of what's good for the other person and success will seek you out.