I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual.

Prosperity is the fruit of labor. It begins with saving money.

You know you've reached middle age when all you exercise is caution

The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but can not do at all, or can not so well do, for themselves – in their separate, and individual capacities.

I don't s'pose anybody on earth likes gingerbread better'n I do-and gets less'n I do.

I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom.

The privilege of creating and issuing money is not only the supreme prerogative of government, but it is the government's greatest creative opportunity.