The strength of a country is the strength of its religious convictions.

I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys, her scenery and invigorating climate, but most of all because of her indomitable people. They are a race of pioneers who have almost beggared themselves to serve others. If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the union and support of our institutions should languish, it could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people of this brave little state of Vermont.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

One with the law is a majority.

Teaching is one of the noblest of professions. It requires an adequate preparation and training, patience, devotion, and a deep sense of responsibility. Those who mold the human mind have wrought not for time, but for eternity.

It is hard to see how a great man can be an atheist. . . . We need to feel that behind us is intelligence and love.

Nordics deteriorate when mixed with other races.