No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others; or failing therein, it ceases to be profitable and ceases to...
We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen.
It is hard to see how a great man can be an atheist. Without the sustaining influence of faith in a divine power we could have little faith in ourselves. We need to feel that behind us is intelligence...
If I had permitted my failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me I cannot see any way in which I would ever have made progress.
The government of the United States is a device for maintaining in perpetuity the rights of the people, with the ultimate extinction of all privileged classes.
I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best tim...
No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
After all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.
I do not choose to run for President in 1928.
No man ever listened himself out of a job.
Advertising ministers to the spiritual side of trade. It is great power that has been entrusted to your keeping which charges you with the high responsibility of inspiring and ennobling the commercial...
Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good.
If you see ten troubles coming down the road you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.
No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.
When large numbers of men are unable to find work, unemployment results.
Nothing in the world can take place of persistence. Talent will not nothing is more common than unsuccessful individuals with talent. Genius will not unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education...
It would be folly to argue that the people cannot make political mistakes. They can and do make grave mistakes. They know it they pay the penalty but compared with the mistakes which have been made...