Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance.

Neutrality is a negative word. It does not express what America ought to feel. We are not trying to keep out of trouble; we are trying to preserve the foundations on which peace may be rebuilt.

By 'radical,' I understand one who goes too far; by 'conservative', one who does not go far enough; by 'reactionary', one who won't go at all.

Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.

Sometimes people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know I am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world.

I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than to triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail.

There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.