When a man begins to feel that he is the only one who can lead in this republic, he is guilty of treason to the spirit of our institutions.

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 words of the President have an enormous weight and ought not to be used indiscriminately.

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.

Theodore Roosevelt was always getting himself in hot water by talking before he had to commit himself upon issues not well-defined.

The business of America is business.

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.