“Economic depression can not be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement”

“Doctors think a lot of patients are cured who have simply quit in disgust.”

“I'm the only person of distinction who's ever had a depression named after him.”

“Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.”

“My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.”

“Be patient and calm; no one can catch fish in anger.”

“About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.”