Besides love and sympathy, animals exhibit other qualities connected with the social instincts which in us would be called moral.

The moral faculties are generally esteemed, and with justice, as of higher value than the intellectual powers. But we should always bear in mind that the activity of the mind in vividly recalling past impressions is one of the fundamental though secondary bases of conscience. This fact affords the strongest argument for educating and stimulating in all possible ways the intellectual faculties of every human being.

A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives - of approving of some and disapproving of others.

The moral sense perhaps affords the best and highest distinction between man and the lower animals.

We are particularly thankful to you for your part in the movement to have the words under God added to our Pledge of Allegiance. These words will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength we must remain humble. They will help us keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man.

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.