I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.

The most common commodity in this country is unrealized potential.

We need not concern ourselves much about rights of property if we faithfully observe the rights of persons.

The centralization of power in Washington, which nearly all members of Congress deplore in their speech and then support by their votes, steadily increases.

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 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.

You don't have to explain something you never said.