In the last analysis, our national future depends upon our national character that is, whether it is spiritually or materially minded.

I have not been able to find a single useful institution which has not been founded either by an intensely religious man or by the son of a praying father or a praying mother. I have made the statement before the chambers of commerce of all the largest cities of the country and have asked them to bring forward a case that is an exception to this rule. Thus far, I have not heard of a single one.

Only religion can prevent democratic rule from developing into mob rule. A nation can prosper only as its citizens are religious, intelligent, capable of service and eager to render it.

Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present.

It takes a person who is wide awake to make his dream come true.

Every great panic we have ever had has been foreshadowed by a general decline in observance of religious principles.

When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up.