If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.

The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years.

For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

Courage is the capacity to conduct oneself with restraint in times of prosperity and with courage and tenacity when things do not go well.

This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare.

Moreover, the accomplishment of Russia's aims has been greatly simplified by the fact that we have heretofore offered the world no practical antidote for the Russian poison.

By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.

If you're a bird... I'm a bird...

I carry my burdens to the Lord. He lightens my shoulders.

There is no dramatic difference in happiness on the part of people who are wealthy.

Concepts and intellectual devices or chops can't mask or conceal an underlying lack of emotive power.

The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.

The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mould

Japanese people they hear my warmin' up and they start screamin'. They can tell it's me.It's my tone on the trumpet, it sounds like I'm speakin'.

I am daily making myself what I am.

The moment you declare a set of ideas to be immune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible.

The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.