It either is or ought to be evident to everyone that business has to prosper before anyone can get any benefit from it.

Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.

While President, I have been President - emphatically.

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

The Cubists are entitled to the serious attention of all who find enjoyment in the colored puzzle pictures of the Sunday newspapers.

My power vanishes into thin air the instant that my fellow citizens, who are straight and honest, cease to believe that I represent them and fight for what is straight and honest. That is all the strength that I have.

One of our defects as a nation is a tendency to use what have been called "weasel words."