The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.

There are dreadful moments when death comes very near those we love, even if for the time being it passes by. But life is a great adventure, and the worst of all fears is the fear of living.

If there is one thing for which we stand in this country, it is for complete religious freedom, and it is an emphatic negation of this right to cross-examine a man on his religion before being willing to support him for office.

I believe that the officers, and, especially, the directors, of corporations should be held personally responsible when any corporation breaks the law.

A leader is an average, everyday person who is highly motivated.

In this country we have no place for hyphenated Americans.

Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.