If America is to be run by the people, it is the people who must think. And we do not need to put on sackcloth and ashes to think. Nor should our minds work like a sundial which records only sunshine. Our thinking must square against some lessons of history, some principles of government and morals, if we would preserve the rights and dignity of men to which this nation is dedicated.

We have not yet reached the goal but.. we shall soon, with the help of God, be in sight of the day when poverty shall be banished from this nation.

The people have a vital interest in the conservation of their natural resources; in the prevention of wasteful practices.

There is no other book so various as the Bible, nor one so full of concentrated wisdom.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.

[N]o country can squander itself to prosperity on the ruin of its taxpayers.

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.