Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

Well, farmers never have made money. I don't believe we can do much about it. But of course we will have to seem to be doing something; do the best we can and without much hope. The life of the farmer has its compensations but it has always been one of hardship.

The door of opportunity swings wide open in our country. Through it, in constant flow, go those who toil. America recognizes no aristocracy save those who work. The badge of service is the sole requirement for admission to the ranks of our nobility.

I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its enforcement.

One insidious practice which sugar-coats the dose of Federal intrusion is the division of expense . . .

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.

A government which requires of the people the contribution of the bulk of their substance and rewards cannot be classed as a free government.