I trust and believe that this College, this seed that we have sown, will grow to shelter and nurture generations who may add most notably to the strength and happiness of our people, and to the knowledge and peaceful progress of the world. 'The mighty oak from an acorn towers; A tiny seed can fill a field with flowers.'

A nation that fails to honor its heroes, soon will have no heroes to honor.

English literature is a glorious inheritance which is open to all - there are no barriers, no coupons, and no restrictions. In the English language and in its great writers there are great riches and treasures, of which, of course, the Bible and Shakespeare stand along on the highest platform.

It is my belief, you cannot deal with the most serious things in the world unless you understand the most amusing.

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

I am weary of a task which is done and I hope I shall not shrink when the aftermath ends. My only wish is to live peacefully out the remaining years - if years they be.

As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.