A government which requires of the people the contribution of the bulk of their substance and rewards cannot be classed as a free government.

It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.

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

Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.

All growth depends upon activity.

Those who want their rights respected under the Constitution and the law ought to set the example themselves of observing the Constitution and the law. While there may be those of high intelligence who violate the law at times, the barbarian and the defective always violate it. Those who disregard the rules of society are not exhibiting a superior intelligence, are not promoting freedom and independence, are not following the path of civilization, but are displaying the traits of ignorance, of servitude, of savagery, and treading the way that leads back to the jungle.

Honorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of a soldier in the public service. Be loyal to the Commonwealth and to yourselves and be brief; above all be brief.