I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

When the outcome of a meeting is to have another meeting, it has been a lousy meeting.

Wisdom often consists of knowing what to do next.

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.

The priceless treasure of boyhood is his endless enthusiasm, his high store of idealism, his affections and his hopes. When we preserve these, we have made men. We have made citizens and we have made Americans.

It is obvious that while science is struggling to bring Heaven to earth some men are using its materials in the construction of Hell.

Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air. It brings meekness and inspiration, reduces our egoism, soothes our troubles and shames our wickedness. It is discipline in the equality of men--for all men are equal before fish.