What I do say is, that no man is good enough to govern another man, without that other's consent. I say this is the leading principle - the sheet anchor of American republicanism.

Public opinion in this country is everything.

The human mind is impelled to action, or held in rest by some power, over which the mind itself has no control.

We must work earnestly in the best light He gives us.

Certainly there is no contending against the Will of God; but still there is some difficulty in ascertaining, and applying it, to particular cases.

[Uniting workers should not] lead to a war upon property, or the owners of property.

I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain.