Time is not measured by the passing of years but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves.

The money changers have fled from their high seats in the temple of our civilization. We may now restore that temple to the ancient truths. The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profit.

The lessons of history, confirmed by the evidence immediately before me, show conclusively that continued dependence upon relief induces a spiritual and moral disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber.

Action itself, so long as I am convinced that it is right action, gives me satisfaction.

Be great in act, as you have been in thought.

The only guide to a man's conscience, the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions.