Liberty cannot live apart from constitutional

Just what is it that America stands for? If she stands for one thing more than another it is for the sovereignty of self-governing people.

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.

Generally young men are regarded as radicals. This is a popular misconception. The most conservative persons I ever met are college undergraduates. The radicals are the men past middle life.

I had rather be defeated in a cause that will ultimately triumph than triumph in a cause that will ultimately be defeated.

Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril.

The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.