It is true of the Nation, as of the individual, that the greatest doer must also be a great dreamer.

I have often been afraid, but I would not give in to it. I made myself act as though I was not afraid and gradually my fear disappeared.

I always keep my weather eye on the opposition of my seventh house Moon to my first house Mars.

In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the man's becoming in very fact an American, and nothing but an American.

The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer.

Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.

Cowardice in a race, as in an individual, is the unpardonable sin.