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.

As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man.

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace.

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

I have got you together to hear what I have written down. I do not wish your advice about the main matterfor that I have determined for myself.

Half finished work generally proves to be labor lost.