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" The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law. "

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" Peace can be promoted by the limitation of arms and by the creation of the instrumentality for peaceful settlement of controversies. But it will become a reality only through self-restraint and active effort in friendliness and helpfulness. "

" This is not a showman's job. I will not step out of character. "

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" It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business. "

" Economic freedom cannot be sacrificed if political freedom is to be preserved. "

" With impressive proof on all sides of magnificent progress, no one can rightly deny the fundamental correctness of our economic system. "

" One civilization after another has been wrecked upon the attempt to secure sufficient leadership from a single group or class. "

" The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office. "

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" Within the soul of America is freedom of mind and spirit in man. Here alone are the open windows through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit. Here alone is human dignity not a dream but an accomplishment. Perhaps it is not perfect, but it is more full in realization here than any other place in the world. "

" No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him. "

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" Democracy is not static. It is a living force. Every new idea, every new invention offers opportunity for both good and evil. "

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" The great liability of the engineer compared to men of other professions is that his works are out in the open where all can see them. His acts, step by step, are in hard substance. He cannot bury his mistakes in the grave like the doctors. He cannot argue them into thin air or blame the judge like the lawyers. "

" We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of God, be in sight of the day when poverty shall be banished from this nation. "

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" The opportunities of America opened out to me the public schools. They carried me to the professional training of an American university. I began by working with my own hands for my daily bread. "

" Those who have a true understanding of America know that we have no desire for territorial expansion, for economic or other domination of other peoples. Such purposes are repugnant to our ideals of human freedom. "

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