"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind."

"I am not in the least afraid of the word 'radical.' When a man is afraid of the word 'radical,' it proves that he is not a radical."

"I believe in the Square Deal. I believe in fair play. I believe in a square deal for every man, big or small, rich or poor, white or black."

"I don't believe in the doctrine of the infallibility of the Pope, but I do believe in the infallibility of the people."

"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life."