If there be one principle more deeply rooted than any other in the mind of every American, it is, that read more

If there be one principle more deeply rooted than any other in the mind of every American, it is, that we should have nothing to do with conquest

It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress.

It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress.

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the read more

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.

We can have no "50-50" allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he read more

We can have no "50-50" allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all.

The three great elements of modern civilization, Gunpowder, Printing, and the Protestant Religion.

The three great elements of modern civilization, Gunpowder, Printing, and the Protestant Religion.

Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.

Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.

Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.

Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.