"The welfare of each of us is dependent fundamentally upon the welfare of all of us."

"I do not believe that the average negro is a fit associate for white men."

"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 firm believer in the doctrine of 'speak softly and carry a big stick.'"

"I have been a good deal of a pioneer in my life, and I have found that the only way to get on is to be a little bit ahead of the times."