The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.

A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril.

Liberty is the breath of life to nations.

Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind.

The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women.

A nation or a civilization that continues to produce softminded men purchases its own spiritual death on an installment plan.