521 Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson

In the Great Society, work shall be an outlet for mans interests and desires. Each individual shall have full opportunity to use his capacities in employment which satisfies personally and contributes generally to the quality of the Nations life.

Of course, I may go into a strange bedroom every now and then that I don't want you to write about, but otherwise you can write everything.

I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.

Poverty has many roots, but the tap root is ignorance.

I believe that the essence of government lies with unceasing concern for the welfare and dignity and decency and innate integrity of life for every individual. I dont like to say this and wish I didnt have to add these words to make it clear but I willregardless of color, creed, ancestry, sex or age.

The fact that a man is a newspaper reporter is evidence of some flaw of character.

John ain't been worth a damn since he started wearing $300 suits.

Every man should know that his conversations, his correspondence, and his personal life are private.

Second, this law has become a special symbol of our Nation's most important purpose: to fulfill the individual - his freedom, his happiness, his promise.