America's leadership and prestige depend, not merely upon our unmatched material progress, riches and military strength, but on how we use our power in the interests of world peace and human betterment.

The freedom of the individual and his willingness to follow real leadership are at the core of America's strength.

In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence.

The reflection on the days of difficulty and danger which are past is rendered the more sweet, from a consciousness that they are succeeded by days of uncommon prosperity and security. If we have wisdom to make the best use of the advantages with which we are now favored, we cannot fail, under the just administration of a good Government, to become a great and happy people.

We in America know that our own democratic institutions can be preserved and made to work.

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.