To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

We draw our Presidents from the people. It is a wholesome thing for them to return to the people. I came from them. I wish to be one of them again.

Human nature provides sufficient distrust of all that is alien, so that there is no need of any artificial supply.

Because of what America is and what America has done, a firmer courage, a higher hope, inspires the heart of all humanity.

Wherever we look, the work of the chemist has raised the level of our civilization and has increased the productive capacity of the nation.

Everyone has an influence on public affairs if he will take the trouble to exert it.

Work is not a curse; it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization.