"I am a strong believer in the policy of 'a square deal for every man.'"

"I preach to you, then, my countrymen, that our country calls not for the life of ease but for the life of strenuous endeavor."

"I don't care a rap for the man who is afraid to make an enemy."

"There are some things that are worse than war, and slavery is one of them."

"I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well."