You already know I desire that neither Father or Mother shall be in want of any comfort either in health or sickness while they live.

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.

Any society that takes away from those most capable and gives to the least will perish.

The very spot where grew the bread that formed my bones, I see. How strange, old field, on thee to tread, and feel I'm part of thee.

Our eldest boy, Bob, has been away from us nearly a year at school, and will enter Harvard University this month. He promises verywell, considering we never controlled him much.

Let us diligently apply the means, never doubting that a just God, in his own good time, will give us the rightful result.

You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.