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

Where a trust becomes a monopoly the state has an immediate right to interfere.

Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.

The eighth commandment reads, "Thou shalt not steal." It does not read, "Thou shalt not steal from the rich man." It does not read, "Thou shalt not steal from the poor man." It reads simply and plainly, "Thou shalt not steal."

It may be true that he travels farthest who travels alone, but the goal thus reached is not worth reaching.

Each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.

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.