I walk slowly, but never backwards.

Without the Constitution and the Union, we could not have attained the result; but even these, are not the primary cause of our great prosperity. There is something back of these, entwining itself more closely about the human heart. That something, is the principle of "Liberty to all" the principle that clears the path for all-gives hope to all-and, by consequence, enterprize [sic], and industry to all.

We seek not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow those who would prevert it.

The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea.

Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much.

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.

I understand that it is a maxim of law, that a poor plea may be a good plea to a bad declaration.