I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its enforcement.

Measured by the standards of men of their time, [the Pilgrims] were the humble of the earth. Measured by later accomplishments, they were the mighty. In appearance weak and persecuted they came -- rejected, despised -- an insignificant band; in reality strong and independent, a mighty host of whom the world was not worthy destined to free mankind.

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

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.

In other periods of depression, it has always been possible to see some things which were solid and upon which you could base hope, but as I look about, I now see nothing to give ground to hope-nothing of man.

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

Why don't we just buy one airplane and let the pilots take turns flying it.