"I am an American and not a hyphenated American. I am not an Irish-American, or a German-American, or an English-American, but an American, and nothing else."

"I am a firm believer in the doctrine that a man should do his best, and let the rest take care of itself."

"I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'the strenuous life.'"

"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."

"I have always been fond of the West African proverb: 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.'"