"Democracy is not so much a form of government as a set of principles."

"There can be no equality or opportunity if men and women and children be not shielded in their lives from the consequences of great industrial and social processes which they cannot alter, control, or singly cope with."

"There is little for the great part of the history of the world except the bitter tears of pity and the hot tears of wrath."

"A conservative is a man who just sits and thinks, mostly sits."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"When I was in the war, I was lucky that I was in a plane and never saw the carnage close-up."

"Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good politics, but it's awful policy."

"And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life - each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation."