Truth alone can stand the guns of criticism.

We cannot change ideas in the minds of men and races with machine guns or battle ships.

When I decided to go into politics I weighed the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

Presidents have only two moments of personal seclusion. One is prayer; the other fishing - and they cannot pray all the time!

It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.

Engineering is a great profession. There is the satisfaction of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings homes to men or women. Then it elevates the standard of living and adds to the comforts of life. This is the engineer's high privilege.

The budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies.