In commemoration of the fact that France was our ally in securing independence the citizens of that nation joined with the citizens of the United States in placing in New York harbor an heroic statue representing Liberty enlightening the world. What course shall our nation pursue? Send the statue of Liberty back to France and borrow from England a statue of William the Conqueror?

Two people in a conversation amount to four people talking. The four are what one person says, what he really wanted to say, what his listener heard, and what he thought he heard.

My place in history will depend on what I can do for the people and not on what the people can do for me.

No greater victory can be won by citizens or soldiers than to transform temporary foes into permanent friends.

Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal.

The Imperial German Government will not expect the Government of the United States to omit any word or any act necessary to the performance of its sacred duty of maintaining the rights of the United States and its citizens and of safeguarding their free exercise and enjoyment.

This nation is able to legislate for its own people on every question, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation on earth.