Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good.

We cannot weaken or destroy political parties in ther United States without weakening or destroying the rule of the people.... Those who support party organization and submit to party discipline are supporting the only course yet discovered for orderly government by the people.

Nothing is easier than spending public money. It does not appear to belong to anybody. The temptation is overwhelming to bestow it on somebody.

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

What we need is not more Federal government, but better local government.

Civilization and profit go hand in hand.

The right of the police of Boston to affiliate has always been questioned, never granted, is now prohibited.... There is no rightto strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.