What this country needs is a great poem. John Browns Body was a step in the right direction. Ive read it once, and Im reading it again. But its too long to do what I mean. You cant thrill people…

Quote by Herbert Hoover

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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 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...

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...

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl,...

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl,...

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl,...

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl,...

In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other...

In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other...

It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath...

It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath...

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...

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...

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus.

A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus.

We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of...

We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of...

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...

The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage.

The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage.

Twenty million people are starving [in Russia]. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!

Twenty million people are starving [in Russia]. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.

I would fain die a dry death.

I would fain die a dry death.

Here in the bathroom with me are razor blades. Here is iodine to drink. Here...

Here in the bathroom with me are razor blades. Here is iodine to drink. Here...

Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his...

Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his...

Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to...

Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to...

One of the greatest casualties of the war in Vietnam is the Great Society...shot down...

One of the greatest casualties of the war in Vietnam is the Great Society...shot down...

Man is young as long as he can repeat his emotions; woman, as long as...

Man is young as long as he can repeat his emotions; woman, as long as...