The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the night.

Our strength lies in spiritual concepts. It lies in public sensitivities to evil. Our greatest danger is not from invading armies. Our dangers are that we may commit suicide from within by complaisance with evil, or by public tolerance of scandalous behavior.

The fundamental business of the country, that is production and distribution of commodities, is on a sound and prosperous basis.

Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination.

One who brandishes a pistol must be prepared to shoot.

Once the day's work starts there is little chance to walk, to ride or to take part in a game. Taking walks or rides early in the morning is a lonesome business, and the inevitable Secret Service guard when the president leaves the White House grounds is not enlivening company.

Engineering training deals with the exact sciences. That sort of exactness makes for truth and conscience. It might be good for the world if more men had that sort of mental start in life even if they did not pursue the profession.