It Is A Condition Which Confronts Us-not

The Lessons Of Paternalism Ought To Be Unlearned And The Better Lesson Taught That While The People Should Patriotically And Cheerfully Support Their Government, Its Functions Do Not Include The Support Of The People.

The Friendliness And Charity Of Our Countrymen Can Always Be Relied Upon To Relieve Their Fellow Citizens In Misfortune. This Has Been Repeatedly And Quite Lately Demonstrated. Federal Aid In Such Cases Encourages The Expectation Of Paternal Care On The Part Of The Government And Weakens The Sturdiness Of Our National Character, While It Prevents The Indulgence Among Our People Of That Kindly Sentiment And Conduct Which Strengthens The Bonds Of A Common Brotherhood.

What Do You Imagine The American People Would Think Of Me If I Wasted My Time Going To The Ball Game?

I Would Rather The Man Who Presents Something For My Consideration Subject Me To A Zephyr Of Truth And A Gentle Breeze Of Responsibility Rather Than Blow Me Down With A Curtain Of Hot Wind.

Public Officers Are The Servants And Agents Of The People, To Execute The Laws Which The People Have Made.