America is the only idealistic nation in the world.

We [Americans] have a great ardor for gain; but we have a deep passion for the rights of man.

I have no happy fairyland vision that she can win.

The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make.

There is no cause half so sacred as the cause of the people. There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of the service of humanity.

One cannot pay the price of self-respect.

The awakening of the people of China to the possibilities under free government is the most significant, if not the most momentous, event of our generation.