Fishing is a constant reminder of the democracy of life, of humility, and of human frailty. The forces of nature discriminate for no man.

The most essential factor to economic recovery today [1932] is the restoration of confidence.

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

The recognition of Russia on November 16, 1933, started forces which were to have considerable influence in the attempt to collectivize the United States.

I dare predict that the influence of the Treaty of Renunciation of War will be felt in a large proportion of all future international acts.

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.

Along this road of spending, the government either takes over, which is Socialism, or dictates institutional and economic life, which is Fascism.