The danger to America is not in the direction of the failure to maintain its economic position, but in the direction of the failure to maintain its ideals.

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

There is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal.

Our government rests upon religion. It is from that source that we derive our reverance for truth and justice, for equality and liberty, and for the rights of mankind. Unless the people believe in these principles they cannot believe in our government.

Wherever despotism abounds, the sources of public information are the first to be brought under its control.

Work is not a curse; it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization.

We do not need more material development, we need more spiritual development. We do not need more intellectual power, we need more moral power. We do not need more knowledge, we need more character. We do not need more government, we need more culture. We do not need more law, we need more religion. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen. It is on that side of life that it is desirable to put the emphasis at the present time. If that side be strengthened, the other side will take care of itself.