I am a follower of the old trails, an endorser of the old maxims.

I merely add my voice to the thousands who have testified before me that the old truths are the only truths, and they are all the guidance that we need.
I am an educator of the young, not an astounder of the old; and it is for the boys and girls who read my book that I thus point the morals that life's tale has taught me.
Had I proved unfaithful in my first office I could not have gone to higher offices.

My opponents would have "had something on me." As secretary of labor, I am called on to settle strikes and to adjust disputes between employers and employee.

I could do nothing if either side distrusted me.

But since both sides believe me to be honest, they get right down to brass tacks and discuss the cases on their merits only.