Prohibition cannot be enforced for the simple reason that the majority of American people do not want it enforced and are resisting its enforcement.

When I make a mistake, it's a beauty!

The Devil is easy to identify. He appears when you're terribly tired and makes a very reasonable request which you know you shouldn't grant.

Only a well-fed, well-housed, well-schooled people can enjoy the blessings of liberty.

My generation has failed miserably. We've failed because of lack of courage and vision. It requires more courage to keep the peace than to go to war.

It makes no difference if I burn my bridges behind me - I never retreat.

You cannot preach self-government and liberty to people in a starving land.