America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify that devotion to the elements of righteousness, which are derived from Holy Scripture. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a very simple thing to ask of you. I ask of every man and woman in this audience that, from this night on, they will realize that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of this great Book of revelations. (The Bible) That if they would see America free and pure they will make their own spirits free and pure by the baptism of Holy Scripture.

I have no happy fairyland vision that she can win.

When correcting a child, the goal is to apply light, not heat.

The roll of honor consists of the names of meant who have squared their conduct by ideals of duty.

I used to be a lawyer, but now I am a reformed character.

A fault which humbles a person is of more use to him or her than a good action which puffs him or her up.

There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but an organized peace.