The more one observes, the more clearly does he see that it is in the soil of pure science that are found the origins of all our modern industry and commerce. In fact,our civilization is wholly built upon our scientific discoveries.

Thank God she doesn't have to be confirmed by the Senate.(on the birth of his granddaughter)

I have on numerous occasions, as you know, expressed my sympathy in the establishment of a National Home for the Jews in Palestine and, despite the set-backs caused by the disorders there during the last few years, I have been heartened by the progress which has been made and by the remarkable accomplishments of the Jewish settlers in that country.

Truly every generation discovers the world all new again and knows it can improve it.

No public man can be just a little crooked. There is no such thing as a no-man's land between honesty and dishonesty.

A splendid storehouse of integrity and freedom has been bequeathed to us by our forefathers. In this day of confusion, of peril to liberty, our high duty is to see that this storehouse is not robbed of its contents.

A good fisherman can secure many regenerative hours in winter, polishing up the rods and reels.