Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body - the producers and consumers themselves.

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No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have...

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have...

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

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

New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who...

New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who...

When the war closed we were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system...

When the war closed we were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system...

All men are equal before fish.

All men are equal before fish.

Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be...

Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be...

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts...

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts...

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

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

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

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

When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people...

When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people...

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return...

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return...

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job...

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job...

Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing...

Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing...

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can...

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can...

Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive...

Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive...

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

With impressive proof on all sides of magnificent progress, no one can rightly deny the...

With impressive proof on all sides of magnificent progress, no one can rightly deny the...

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.