Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

The proper role of government, however, is that of partner with the farmer - never his master. By every possible means we must develop and promote that partnership - to the end that agriculture may continue to be a sound, enduring foundation for our economy and that farm living may be a profitable and satisfying experience.

Every head should be cultivated.

The power of hope upon human exertion, and happiness, is wonderful.

You know, farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field.

Let's not pretend we're in a global free market when it comes to agriculture. Every country protects, for good reason, its agricultural industries.