It is noble in its administration: to think and let think, beyond the narrow contracted prejudices of bitter sectarians in these modern times. It is general or universal language, fitted to benefit the poor stranger, which no other institution is calculated to reach, by extending the beneficent hand.

Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes.

The Republicans believe in the minimum wage -- the more the minimum, the better.

I've had a few setbacks in my life, but I never gave up.

Democracy alone can supply the vitalizing force to stir the peoples of the world into triumphant action, not only against their human oppressors, but also against their ancient enemies-hunger, misery, and despair.

The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while differing about details.

About the meanest thing you can say about a man is that he means well.