I was not able to work up much enthusiasm over the ball game, and in the midst of it I was handed a note informing me of the sudden death of Senator Dwight morrow. He had proved a great pillar of strength in the senate and his death was a great loss to the country and to me. I left the ballpark with the chant of the crowd ringing in my ears, 'We Want Beer!'

We supported the cooperative movement among farmers. The movement was still young and stubbornly opposed to the commercial distributors. I believed it to be one of the most helpful undertakings, for according to my social theories any organization run by citizens for their own welfare is preferable to the same action by the government.

One of the primary necessities of the world for the maintenance of peace is the elimination of the frictions which arise from competitive armament.

There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.

The structure of human betterment cannot be built upon foundations of materialism or business, but upon the bedrock of individual character in free men and women.

The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.

Be patient and calm; no one can catch fish in anger.