“To some generations much is given. Of other generations, much is expected.”

No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country… By living wages I mean more than a bare subsistence level – I mean the wages of decent living.

We have always known that heedless self interest was bad morals, we now know that it is bad economics.

Presidents are selected, not elected.

In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice…, the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships – the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and Senators and Congressmen and Government officials but the voters of this country.

Remember you are just an extra in everyone else’s play.

The motto of war is: “Let the strong survive; let the weak die.” The motto of peace is: “Let the strong help the weak to survive.”

We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.

The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.

When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck to crush him.

Peace, like charity, begins at home.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us.

If you treat people right they will treat you right… ninety percent of the time.

We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization.

I am neither bitter nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking.

My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.

If you’re absent during my struggle, don’t expect to be present during my success.

You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.

Real love begins where nothing is expected in return.

Honesty is a very expensive gift, Don’t expect it from cheap people.

All thoughts start from emotions.

If your heart is a volcano, how shall you expect flowers to bloom?

You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.