The appointing power of the Pope is treated as a public trust, and not as a personal perquisite.

Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people.

The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard.

In calm water every ship has a good captain.

Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters.

A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

What is the use of being elected or re-elected unless you stand for something?

Unswerving loyalty to duty, constant devotion to truth, and a clear conscience will overcome every discouragement and surely lead the way to usefulness and high achievement.

Above all, tell the truth.

Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

Sometimes, unexpected things can happen.

Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations.

Magic is never totally scientifically explainable, but science has always been, at one time or another, considered magic.

Money is just a tool. It will take you anywhere you want, but you have to be the driver

I can't be optimistic. I can be hopeful.

I'm a realist and I always have been.

I often remembered also that I had been told, that we shall have as many devils biting us, if we go to hell, as we have unconfessed sins on our consciences.

You are One with everything. When you are clear about this, your definition of self-interest will change.

I have always loved going to school.