May it not suffice for me to say ... that of course like every other man of intelligence and education I do believe in organic evolution. It surprises me that at this late date such questions should be raised.

As a matter of fact and experience, the more power is divided the more irresponsible it becomes.

America was established not to create wealth but to realize a vision, to realize an ideal - to discover and maintain liberty among men.

The soul of me is very selfish. I have gone my way after a fashion that made me the center of the plan. And you who are so individual, who are so independent a spirit, whose soul is also a kingdom, have been so loyal, so forgiving, so self-sacrificing in your willingness to live my life. Nothing but love cold have accomplished so wonderful a thing.

It is easier to move a cemetery than to change a curriculum.

That a peasant may become king does not render the kingdom democratic.

...men are not put into this world to go the path of ease, they are put into this world to go the path of pain and struggle.