Constitutions are checks upon the hasty action of the majority. They are the self-imposed restraints of a whole people upon a majority of them to secure sober action and a respect for the rights of the minority.

The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection.

I am in favor of helping the prosperity of all countries because, when we are all prosperous, the trade with each becomes more valuable to the other.

The prosperity of Masonry as a means of strengthening our religion and propagating true brotherly love, is one of the dearest wishes of my heart, which, I trust, will be gratified by the help of the Grand Architect of the Universe.

Action for which I become responsible, or for which my administration becomes responsible, shall be within the law.

A man never knows exactly how the child of his brain will strike other people.

We have a government of limited power under the Constitution, and we have got to work out our problems on the basis of law.