Lots of people committed crimes during the year who would not have done so if they had been fishing. The increase of crime is among those deprived of the regenerations that impregnate the mind and character of the fisherman.

The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul.

Self-government can succeed only through an instructed electorate.

We cannot change ideas in the minds of men and races with machine guns or battle ships.

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.

While the crash only took place six months ago, I am convinced we have passed the worst and with continued unity of effort we shall rapidly recover.

The sole function of Government is to bring about a condition of affairs favorable to the beneficial development of private enterprise.