I suppose I could have called in the whole of the Army, but what was the use? All I had to do was call in Main Street itself.

Any lack of confidence in the economic future or the basic strength of business in the United States is foolish.

Presidents cannot always kick evil-minded persons out of the front door. Such persons are often selected by the electors to represent them.

I am convinced that through these measures we have reestablished confidence.

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.

Next to prayer, Fishing is the most personal relationship of man.

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.