There is an inevitable divergence between the world as it is and the world as men perceive it.

Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations

We must dare to think 'unthinkable' thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world.

In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.

The Program further aims to make the benefits of American culture and technology available to the world and to enrich American life by exposing it to the science and art of many societies.

In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but in its effects.

The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too high.

"The making of peace is a continuing process that must go on from day to day, from year to year, so long as our civilization shall last."

Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations.

We must care to think about the unthinkable things, because when things become unthinkable, thinking stops and action becomes mindless.

In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.

Your mind is the most powerful magnet. What you think, you attract.

Fearlessly use the power of your will & determination to go forth in life, strengthened.

Make wisdom human to the adolescent mind.

One well-cultivated talent deepened and enlarged is worth one hundred shallow faculties.

Schools and districts and unions are working together on some really innovative things.

The point is change can come about, but it only comes about when millions of people are actively involved in political struggle, the billionaires may have the money, but we have the people.

The kind of thing I'm good at is knowing every politician in the state and remembering where he itches. And I know where to scratch him.

[Whole] generations may be swept away by the madness of kings in the space of a single hour.

I think that I would have made a fine president. But it really came down for me to a very personal, a very intimate and a spiritual decision. I don't rule anything out for the long-term future.

None so little enjoy themselves, and are such burdens to themselves, as those who have nothing to do. Only the active have the true relish of life.