The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Writing, the art of communicating thoughts to the mind through the eye, is the great invention of the world.

The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day.

When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.

Teach economy. That is one of the first and highest virtues. It begins with saving money.