A man is as old as his arteries and his interests. If he permits his economic, religious, or social arteries to harden, or loses interest in whatever…

- Josephus Daniels

To compel the nation with challenge the traditional American doctrine of freedom of the seas, every man and every ship in the navy is solemnly pledge…

- Josephus Daniels

Nobody now fears that a Japanese fleet could deal an unexpected blow on our Pacific possessions. Radio makes surprise impossible.

- Josephus Daniels

There is no rank in sacrifice.

- Josephus Daniels

Men who live valiantly and die nobly have a strength and a courage from the eternal Father.

- Josephus Daniels

So popular is the naval service the only embarrassment is that men volunteer so rapidly we have to work overtime to give them hardy, adequate housing…

- Josephus Daniels

Army: A body of men assembled to rectify the mistakes of the diplomats.

- Josephus Daniels

Dullness is the only crime for which an editor ought to be hung.

- Josephus Daniels

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

- Josephus Daniels