The question of armaments, whether on land or sea, is the most immediately and intensely practical question connected with the future fortunes of nations and of mankind.

We never found a real model (for our vision).

We live in an age disturbed, confused, bewildered, afraid of its own forces, in search not merely of its road but even of its direction

Only peace between equals can last.

Things get very lonely in Washington sometimes. The real voice of the great people of America sometimes sounds faint and distant in that strange city. You hear politics until you wish that both parties were smothered in their own gas.

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.

The interesting and inspiring thing about America is that she asks nothing for herself except what she has a right to ask for humanity itself.