When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.
Recalled on eve of his 90th birthday, NY Times (9 Aug 1964)
When the outcome of a meeting is to have another meeting, it has been a lousy meeting.
Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.
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.
You convey too great a compliment when you say that I have earned the right to the presidential nomination. No man can establish such an obligation upon any part of the American people. My country owes me no debt. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor. In no other land could a boy from a country village, without inheritance or influential friends, look forward with unbounded hope. My whole life has taught me what America means. I am indebted to my country beyond any human power to repay.
On learning of his nomination to the presidency
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