I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required.

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished.

Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.

It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?