As I went about with my father, when he collected taxes, I knew that when taxes were laid someone had to work hard to earn the money to pay them.

Your ability to face setbacks and disappointments without giving up will be the measure of your ability to succeed.

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

Civilisation and profits go hand in hand.

The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them.

What America needs is to hold to its ancient and well-charted course. Our country was conceived in the theory of local self-government. It has been dedicated by long practice to that wise and beneficent policy. It is the foundation principle of our system of liberty. It makes the largest promise to the freedom and development of the individual. Its preservation is worth all the effort and all the sacrifice that it may cost.

What we need in appointive positions is men of knowledge and experience who have sufficient character to resist temptations.