"We must recover the element of quality in our traditional pursuit of equality. We must not, in opening our schools to everyone, confuse the idea that all should have equal chance with the notion that all have equal endowments."

"We mean by 'politics' the people's business - the most important business there is."

"It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse."

"The relationship of the toastmaster to speaker should be the same as that of the fan to the fan dancer. It should call attention to the subject without making any particular effort to cover it."

"A Buddha is someone who finds freedom in good fortune and bad."

"It is a steadfast truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Banks have a new image. Now you have 'a friend,' your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?"

"Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts."