Hence poetry is something more philosophic and of graver import than history, since its statements are rather of the nature of universals, whereas those of history are singulars. – Aristotle

We have nothing in our history or position to invite aggression we have everything to beckon us to the cultivation of relations of peace and amity with all nations. – Franklin P. Adams

Tell the FBI that the kidnappers should pick out a judge that Nixon wants back. – William O. Douglas

Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. – Pope John Paul II