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

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena..who errs, who comes short again and again; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who spends himself in a worthy cause.

Gradually the true Mason gains experience in using these working tools and can observe subtler and subtler indications of personal flaws.

If a strong man has not in him the lift toward lofty things, his strength makes him only a curse to himself and his neighbor.

We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less.

There is a delight in the hardy life of the open.

We stand at Armageddon and we battle for the Lord.