Much of the discussion about socialism and individualism is entirely pointless, because of failure to agree on terminology.

For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.

From its origin to the present hour, in all its vicissitudes, Masonry has been the steady unwearing friend of man.

The weakling and the coward cannot be saved by honesty alone; but without honesty the brave and able man is merely a civic wild beast who should be hunted down by every lover of righteousness. No man who is corrupt, no man who condones corruption in others, can possibly do his duty by the community.

If elected, I shall see to it that every man has a square deal, no less and no more.

Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.

Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.