As long as there are human rights to be defended; as long as there are great interests to be guarded; as long as the welfare of nations is a matter for discussion, so long will public speaking have its place.

Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others.

To cheapen the lives of any group of men, cheapens the lives of all men, even our own. This is a law of human psychology, or human nature. And it will not be repealed by our wishes, nor will it be merciful to our blindness.

America's support for human rights and democracy is our noblest export to the world.

Never be afraid to stand with the minority when the minority is right, for the minority which is right will one day be the majority.

The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.