A reactionary is a somnambulist walking backwards.

We have learned the simple truth, as Emerson said that the only way to have a friend is to be one. We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion or mistrust or with fear.

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will.

The United States Constitution has proved itself the most marvelously elastic compilation of rules of government ever written.

I believe that we are going to get along very well with him [Josef Stalin] and the Russian people - very well indeed.

Presidents are selected, not elected.

Industrial combination is not wrong in itself. The danger lies in taking government into partnership.