Nation after nation, when at the zenith of its power, has proclaimed itself invincible because its army could shake the earth with its tread and its ships could fill the seas, but these nations are dead, and we must build upon a different foundation if we would avoid their fate.

Service is the measure of greatness; it always has been true; it is true today, and it always will be true, that he is greatest who does the most of good. Nearly all of our controversies and combats grow out of the fact that we are trying to get something from each other--there will be peace when our aim is to do something for each other. The human measure of a human life is its income; the divine measure of a life is its outgo, its overflow--its contribution to the welfare of all.

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.

Agnosticism is the natural attitude of the evolutionist. How can a brute mind comprehend spiritual things?

If we desire rules to govern our spiritual development we turn back to the Sermon on the Mount.

Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others.

The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.