My boyhood ambition was to be able to earn my own living, without the help of anybody, anywhere.

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 know...and I love you. But I don't think we love each other in the same way. And...I think keeping you near me, would destroy me.

The supreme happiness of life consists in the conviction that one is loved

I don't want to change too much. I've had a wonderful life and wonderful success. I want to make this a great success for the American people.

If you do not leave this pasturage, Saladin will come and attack you here. And if you retreat from this attack the shame and reproach will be very great.

May good fortune be your constant companion.

I did an O-level in domestic science when I was at school, but on the day of the practical exam, it was a cookery nightmare.

Never ask for 'a beer.'

I was just 20 years old when I wrote Broken Arrow.

I want to be tested beyond my comfort zone. I don't want to be safe if it is more interesting to be dangerous.

I don't really cringe over any of my albums.