But fight we must; and conquer we shall; in the end.
Nations do not die from invasion; they die from internal rottenness.
Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.
I ... ran for Legislature [in 1832] ... and was beaten-the only time I have been beaten by the people.
I turn, then, and look to the American people and to that God who has never forsaken them.
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to the light I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right - stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.