It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.

Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.

All true wisdom is found on T-shirts.

If it were not for my firm belief in an overruling Providence, it would be difficult for me, in the midst of such complications of affairs, to keep my reason on its seat. But I am confident that the Almighty has His plans, and will work them out; and, whether we see it or not, they will be the best for us.

the better angels of our nature

Without Divine assistance I can not succeed; with it I can not fail.