"Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other."

"The ultimate weakness of dictatorship is that it cannot afford to leave its citizens free."

"The Soviet Union would remain a one-party nation even if an opposition party were permitted, because everyone would join the opposition party."

"You know, a fellow told me that he was a Republican for 20 years. I asked him, 'What changed your mind?' He said, 'I saw the light.' Then I asked, 'What was the light?' He said, 'The flame of the burn…"

"We must never underestimate the power of prayer."