I never liked the atmosphere of Washington . I early saw that it was impossible to build up a race of which the leaders were spending most of their time, thought and energy in trying to get into office, or in trying to stay there after they were in.

A sure way for one to lift himself up is by helping to lift someone else.

I believe that one always does himself and his audience an injustice when he speaks merely for the sake of speaking. I do not believe that one should speak unless, deep down in his heart, he feels convinced that he has a message to deliver.

You must understand the troubles of that man farthest down before you can help him.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.

Each one should remember there is a chance for him.