The credit belongs to those who are actually in the arena, who strive valiantly; who know the great enthusiasums, the great devotions, and spend themselves in a worthy cause; who at best know the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

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.

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

Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intelligent effort are all essential to successful life.

The American people abhor a vacuum.

Property belongs to man and not man to property.

If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.