Teddy Roosevelt: “Be honest, and remember that honesty counts for nothing unless back of it lie courage and efficiency.”

Character must show itself in the man's performance both of the duty he owes himself and of the duty he owes the State.

I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.

Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results.

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.