Bainbridge Colby

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

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. ”

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. ”

Loyalty will not permit envy, hate, and uncharitableness to creep into our public thinking. ”

The social and industrial structure of America is founded upon an enlightened citizenship. ”

An intelligent and conscientious opposition is a part of loyalty to country. ”

Americanism demands loyalty to the teacher and respect for his lesson. ”

And one cannot discharge the duty of loyalty without the patient and an open minded study of the institution that marked the country and defined its character. ”

The test of good citizenship is loyalty to country. ”

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. ”