The two great political parties of the nation have existed for the purpose, each in accordance with its own principles, of undertaking to serve the interests of the whole nation. Their members of the Congress are chosen with that great end in view.

Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion.

There is no justification for public interference with purely private concerns.

War is the rule of force, and peace is the reign of law.

We want wealth, but there are many other things we want very much more. Among them are peace, honor, charity, and idealism.

I shouldn't want you to be surprised, or to draw any particular inference from my making speeches, or not making speeches, out there. I don't recall any candidate for President that ever injured himself very much by not talking.

The only way I know to drive out evil from the country is by the constructive method of filling it with good.