The Armenian massacre was the greatest crime of the war.

Freedom from effort in the present merely means that there has been effort stored up in the past.

There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm.

The lack of power to take joy in outdoor nature is as real a misfortune as the lack of power to take joy in books

In a crisis, the man worth his salt is the man who meets the needs of the situation in whatever way is necessary.

A President has a great chance; his position is almost that of a king and a prime minister rolled into one. Once he has left office he cannot do very much; and he is a fool if he fails to realize it all and to be profoundly thankful for having had the great chance.

The foes from whom we pray to be delivered are our own passions, appetites, and follies; and against these there is always need that we should war.