A new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet

Liquor may have its defenders, but it has no defense.

Reputation is like fine china: Once broken it's very hard to repair.

Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

It is easiest to "be all things to all men," but it is not honest. Self-respect must be sacrificed every hour in the day.

With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.

And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.