The greatness of America has grown out of a political and social system and a method of control of economic forces distinctly its own - our American system.

Children are the most wholesome part of the race, the sweetest, for they are the freshest from the hand of god.

Sportsmanship, next to the Church, is the greatest teacher of morals.

The spiritual uplift, the goodwill, cheerfulness and optimism that accompanies every expedition to the outdoors is the peculiar spirit that our people need in times of suspicion and doubt...No other organized joy has values comparable to the outdoor experience.

I am convinced that through these measures we have reestablished confidence.

The fundamental business of the country, that is production and distribution of commodities, is on a sound and prosperous basis.

Man is still by instinct a predatory animal given to devilish aggression. The discoveries of science have immensely increased productivity of material things. They have increased the standards of living and comfort. They have eliminated infinite drudgery. They have increased leisure. But that gives more time for devilment. The work of science has eliminated much disease and suffering. It has increased the length of life. That, together with increase in productivity, has resulted in vastly increased populations. Also it increased the number of people engaged in devilment.