18 Quotes by Bainbridge Colby

I am deeply concerned with the diminution of the teaching strength of the country as a result of the disproportionately low salaries that are paid to teachers throughout the country.

That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval.

Thus, only in a hopeful and confident temper, in a proud and constructive spirit, will we rescue the present and safeguard the future of our beloved country.

We must stifle the voice of hatred and faction.

A liberty subject to law and subordinate to the common welfare.

But we must not, if we are loyal, disperse our energies in a partisan warfare that is waged without regard to its consequences to the well being, security, or honor of the country.

Like pictures, men should be judged by their merits and not by their defects.

Loyalty to America requires that we should preserve a friendly and encouraging and sympathetic goodwill toward our day and generation.

The times call loudly to each of us for loyalty - loyalty of purpose, loyalty of thought, loyalty of effort, and the loyalty of patience.