The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing.

A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started ... He will assume control of your cities, states and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities, and corporations ... The fate of humanity is in his hands.

He who molds the public sentiment... makes statutes and decisions possible or impossible to make.

The political horizon looks dark and lowering; but the people, under Providence, will set all right.

IF you are going to fight, don't let them talk you into negotiating. But, if you are going to negotiate, don't let them talk you into fighting.

Among free men there can be no successful appeal from the ballot to the bullet.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.