There never has been a time in our history when work was so abundant or when wages were as high, whether measured by the currency in which they are paid or by their power to supply the necessaries and comforts of life.

The evil works from a bad center both ways. It demoralizes those who practice it and destroys the faith of those who suffer by it in the efficiency of the law as a safe protector

I am thorough believer in the American test of character. He will not build high who does not build for himself.

The bud of victory is always in the truth.

I knew that my staying up would not change the election result if I were defeated, while if elected I had a hard day ahead of me. So I thought a night's rest was best in any event.

We Americans have no commission from God to police the world.

It is often easier to assemble armies than it is to assemble army revenues.