It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.

The moment a mere numerical superiority by either states or voters in this country proceeds to ignore the needs and desires of the minority, and for their own selfish purpose or advancement, hamper or oppress that minority, or debar them in any way from equal privileges and equal rights-that moment will mark the failure of our constitutional system.

We can afford all that we need; but we can not afford all [that] we want.

Chamberlain's visit to Hitler today may bring things to a head or may result in a temporary postponement of what looks to me likean inevitable conflict within the next five years.

Resort to force in the Great War (I) failed to bring tranquillity. Victory and defeat alike were sterile. That lesson the world should have learned.

Freedom of speech...Freedom of worship...Freedom from want...Freedom from fear.

The presidency is not merely an administrative office...It is pre-eminently a place of moral leadership.