The America to which these Swedish settlers came was a land that needed the hardy qualities they brought. It was not a land that was particularly softhearted towards newcomers, but everyone believed that each should have a fair chance regardless of his origin.

When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint - understand what he is trying to do - nine times out of ten he is trying to do right.

...as soon as the war was over, they had to justify what was done.

If you can't convince them [with your logic] then just confound them [with your wit.]

Leadership is getting people to do things that they don't want to do.

We must never forget that this coutry was founded by men who came to these shores to worship God as they pleased. Catholics, Jews, and Protestants, all came here for this great purpose. They did not come here to do as they pleased - but to worship God as they pleased, and that is an important distinction.

When we refused to be forced out of Berlin, we demonstrated to the people of Europe that with their cooperation we would act, and act resolutely, when their freedom was threatened.