The only thing we have to fear is fear itself-nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.
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A war of ideas can no more be won without books than a naval war can be won without ships. Books, like ships, have the toughest armor, the longest cruising range, and mount the most powerful guns.
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The Truth is found when men (and Women) are free to pursue it.
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Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights and keep them. Our strength is our unity of purpose. To that high concept there can be no end save victory.
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A Chinese Christian prayed every day .... "Lord, reform Thy world, beginning with me."
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Happiness lies in the joy of achieve ment and the thrill of creative effort.
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