The most practical kind of politics is the politics of decency.

Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.

A typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues.

A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

The death-knell of the republic had rung as soon as the active power became lodged in the hands of those who sought, not to do justice to all citizens, rich and poor alike, but to stand for one special class and for its interests as opposed to the interests of others.

The public must retain control of the great waterways. It is essential that any permit to obstruct them for reasons and on conditions that seem good at the moment should be subject to revision when changed conditions demand.

Show me a man who makes no mistakes, and I will show you a man who doesn't do things.