No people ever yet benefited by riches if their prosperity corrupted their virtue.

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.

Wide differences of opinion in matters of religious, political, and social belief must exist if conscience and intellect alike are not to be stunted, if there is to be room for healthy growth.

The Constitution guarantees protection to property, and we must make that promise good. But it does not give the right of suffrage to any corporation. It is necessary that laws should be passed to prohibit the use of corporate funds directly or indirectly for political purposes; it is still more necessary that such laws should be thoroughly enforced.

Over-sentimentality, over-softness, in fact washiness and mushiness are the great dangers of this age and of this people. Unless we keep the barbarian virtues, gaining the civilized ones will be of little avail.

The nation should be ruled by the Ten Commandments.

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