Your ability to face setbacks and disappointments without giving up will be the measure of your ability to succeed.

The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

Honorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of a soldier in the public service. Be loyal to the Commonwealth and to yourselves and be brief; above all be brief.

Works which endure come from the soul of the people. The mighty in their pride walk alone to destruction. The humble walk hand in hand with providence to immortality. Their works survive.

The fundamental precept of liberty is toleration.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

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.