If we judge ourselves only by our aspirations and everyone else only their conduct we shall soon reach a very false conclusion.

The things I never say never get me into trouble.

We want wealth, but there are many other things we want very much more. Among them are peace, honor, charity, and idealism.

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

America has many glories. The last one that she would wish to surrender is the glory of the men who have served her in war. While such devotion lives, the nation is secure. Whatever dangers may threaten from within or without, she can view them calmly. Turning to her veterans, she can say: 'These are our defenders. They are invincible. In them is our safety.'

I am for economy. After that I am for more economy. At this time and under present conditions that is my conception of serving all the people.

The government of the United States is a device for maintaining in perpetuity the rights of the people, with the ultimate extinction of all privileged classes.