A right result, at this time, will be worth more to the world, than ten times the men, and ten times the money.

And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.

There is a vague popular belief that lawyers are necessarily dishonest. I say vague, because when we consider to what extent confidence and honors are reposed in and conferred upon lawyers by the people, it appears improbable that their impression of dishonesty is very distinct and vivid. Yet the impression is common, almost universal.

Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure.

The worst thing you can do for those you love is the things they could and should do themselves.

The Bible is not my book nor Christianity my profession. I could never give assent to the long, complicated statements of Christian dogma.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.