This is the spirit which lies behind this society, and all kindred societies; and we owe to this society all the help we can afford to give; for it is itself giving to our people a service beyond price, a service of love, a service which no money could buy.
Roosevelt expresses gratitude for the contributions of benevolent societies, emphasizing their invaluable service to the community.
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The good citizen will demand liberty for himself, and as a matter of pride, he will see to it that others receive the liberty which he thus claims as his own.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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