The ancient bitter opposition to improved methods [of production] on the ancient theory that it more than temporarily deprives men of employment... has no place in the gospel of American progress.

The study of this Book in your Bible classes is a post-graduate course in the richest library of human experience.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

National character cannot be built by law. It is the sum of the moral fiber of its individuals.

The party should stand for a constantly wider diffusion of property. That is the greatest social and economic security that can come to free men. It makes free men. We want a nation of proprietors, not a state of collectivists. That is attained by creating a national wealth and income, not by destroying it. The income and estate taxes create an orderly movement to diffuse swollen fortunes more effectively than all the quacks.

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can learn, we did not have enough votes on our side.

When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.