I think the Senate ought to realize that I have to have about me those in whom I have confidence; and unless they find a real blemish on a man, I do not think they ought to make partisan politics out of appointments to the Cabinet.

I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves

Advertising ministers to the spiritual side of trade.

The business of America is business.

We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen.

Our government rests upon religion. It is from that source that we derive our reverance for truth and justice, for equality and liberty, and for the rights of mankind. Unless the people believe in these principles they cannot believe in our government.

I do not want to see any of the people cringing supplicants for the favor of the Government, when they should all be independent masters of their own destiny.