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

Advertising is the most potent influence in adapting and changing the habits and modes of life affecting what we eat, what we wear, and the work and play of a whole nation.

Measured by the standards of men of their time, [the Pilgrims] were the humble of the earth. Measured by later accomplishments, they were the mighty. In appearance weak and persecuted they came -- rejected, despised -- an insignificant band; in reality strong and independent, a mighty host of whom the world was not worthy destined to free mankind.

The only hope of a short war is to prepare for a long one.

Nobody will ever forget what I've accomplished.

Changing a college curriculum is like moving a graveyard-you never know how many friends the dead have until you try to move them!

You can display no greater wisdom than by resisting proposals for needless legislation. It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.