Faith in oneself unlocks those hidden powers that all of us have, but that so few of us use.

The Philippines are ours forever. They are not capable of self-government. How could they be? They are not a self-governing race.

It is a noble land that God has given us: a land that can feed and clothe the world a land whose coastlines would enclose half the countries of Europe a land set like a sentinel between the two imperial oceans of the globe.

He has made us the master organizers of the world . . . to overwhelm the forces of reaction throught the earth . . . . This is the divine mission of America . . . . We are trustees of the world's progress, guardians of its righteous peace. [Progressive]

And we will move forward to our work, not howling out regrets like slaves whipped to their burdens, but with gratitude for a task worthy of our strength, and thanksgiving to Almighty God that He has marked us as His chosen people, henceforth to lead in the regeneration of the world.