The more that one studies the history of the building of the American nation, the clearer it becomes that it may be justly described as a laboratory experiment in understanding and in solving the world problems of tomorrow.

There are many things that go to make up an education, but there are just two things without which no man can ever hope to have an education and these two things are character and good manners.

Cherish yesterday. dream tomorrow, live like crazy today!!

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

Persecution on racial and religious grounds has absolutely no place in a nation given over to liberty.

The modern university does not exist to teach alone...It exists also to serve the democracy of which it is a product and an ornament...The university rests on the public will and on public appreciation.

Many peoples tombstones should read, 'Died at 30. Buried at 60.'