Faith is the great motive power, and no man realizes his full possibilities unless he has the deep conviction that life is eternally important and that his work well done is a part of an unending plan.

Politics is not an end, but a means. It is not a product, but a process. It is the art of government. Like other values it has its counterfeits. So much emphasis has been placed upon the false that the significance of the true has been obscured and politics has come to convey the meaning of crafty and cunning selfishness, instead of candid and sincere service.

The things I never say never get me into trouble.

The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country.

Can those entrusted with the gravest authority set any example save that of the sternest obedience to the law?

I think the American public wants a solemn ass as a president, and I think I'll go along with them.

I do not want to see any of the people cringing supplicants for the favor of the Government, when they should all be independent masters of their own destiny.