For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.

Profanity is the parlance of the fool. Why curse when there is such a magnificent language with which to discourse?

To every man who faces life with real desire to do his part in everything, I appeal for a study of the Bible.

If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power.

I am rather more apt to read old books than new ones.

The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

We cannot do great deeds unless we're willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.