The higher state to which [America] seeks the allegiance of all mankind is not of human, but of divine origin. She cherishes no purpose save to merit the favor of Almighty God.

Our country represents nothing but peaceful intentions toward all the earth, but it ought not to fail to maintain such a military force as comports with the dignity and security of a great people.

Human nature provides sufficient distrust of all that is alien, so that there is no need of any artificial supply.

Unless we lay our course in accordance with this principle, the great power for good in the world with which we have been intrusted by a Divine Providence will be turned to a power for evil.

American ideals do not require to be changed so much as they require to be understood and applied.

The business of the country is business.

One of the first lessons a president has to learn is that every word he says weighs a ton.