When I decided to go into politics I weighed the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

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.

I was born in the hands of a woman. And I want to die in the hands of one.

Kindness is the universal language of pure love, so let us express ourselves with kindness.

He had never smoked but then had he ever loved? Life made him love and love made him smoke.

I respect the people who buy my records and come to my concerts. It's only fair that I always try to give them the very best that's in me. After all, I need them more than they need me.

Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ?

If you’re tired of style, you are tired of life.

The first twenty shows at TV 23 were really a workshop.

cross that person off your invitation list.

When your mind is liberated, your heart floods with compassion.

Irrefragability, thy name is mathematics.