We prefer world law in the age of self-determination to world war in the age of mass extermination.

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

Unconditional war can no longer lead to unconditional victory. It can no longer serve to settle disputes... can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.

If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.

The best road to progress is freedom's road.

We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world or to make it the last.

It might be said now that I have the best of both worlds. A Harvard education and a Yale degree.

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.