There is nothing more foolish, nothing less dignified than to indulge in boastfulness, in self-glorification as to the capacity of our soldiers and sailors while denying them the m...
Much though I have been interested in the wonderful physical beauty of this wonderful State, I have been infinitely more interested in its c...
Envy is merely the meanest form of admiration, and a man who envies another admits thereby his own inferiority.
The one indispensable thing for us to keep is a high standard of character for the average American citizen.
it is even a greater thing to be what all of us are—Americans.
I ask of you the straightforward, earnest performance of duty in all the little things that come up day by day in business, in domestic life...
In the last analysis it is the man's own character which is and must ever be the determining factor in his success or failure in life
Applaud the navy and what it has done. That is first-class. But make your applause count by seeing that the good work goes on.
Remember that after the war has begun it is too late to improvise a navy.
I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the men who work in the Navy Yard for the quality of the work that they do.
I do not ask of you, men and women here today, good citizenship as a favor to the State.