“When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”

“When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”

“When power narrows the areas of a man's concerns, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence”

“If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live.”

“The men who create power make an indispensable contribution to the nation's greatness, but the men who question power make a contribution just as indispensable.”

“Do not pray for easy times, pray to be stronger. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks.”

“The full use of your powers along lines of excellence.”