There is no more cruel illusion than that war makes a people richer.

The most essential factor to economic recovery today [1932] is the restoration of confidence.

There is no other book so various as the Bible, nor one so full of concentrated wisdom. Whether it be of law, business, morals...he who seeks for guidance...may look inside its covers and find illumination...

We are in danger of developing a cult of the Common Man, which means a cult of mediocrity.

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man.

Once the day's work starts there is little chance to walk, to ride or to take part in a game. Taking walks or rides early in the morning is a lonesome business, and the inevitable Secret Service guard when the president leaves the White House grounds is not enlivening company.

I pride myself on being one of the oldest fans. I can certainly count up about seventy years of devotion.