It is a confession of the weakness of our own faith in the righteousness of our cause when we attempt to suppress by law those who do not agree with us.

I can think of no greater disaster to this country than to have the voters of it divide upon religious lines.

The American people never carry an umbrella. They prepare to walk in eternal sunshine.

I believe in the support of the public school as one of the cornerstones of American liberty. I believe in the right of every parent to choose whether his child shall be educated in the public school or in a religious school supported by those of his own faith.

No sane local official who has hung up an empty stocking over the municipal fireplace is going to shoot Santa Claus just before a hard Christmas.

Sin is like a journey, it begins with one step.

If a man must make himself appear cheerful; he must know why he is miserable.