An allusion has been made to the Homestead Law. I think it worthy of consideration, and that the wild lands of the country should be distributed so that every man should have the means and opportunity of benefitting his condition.

I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.

If the American people could learn what I know of the fierce hatred of the priests of Rome against our institutions, our schools, our most sacred rights, and our so dearly bought liberties, they would drive them out as traitors.

Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.

I do not boast that God is on my side, I humbly pray that I am on God's side.

I laugh because I must not cry, that is all, that is all.

All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.