I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom.

Being President is like the man who was tarred and feathered and ridden out of town on a rail... A man in the crowd asked how he liked it, and his reply was that if it wasn't for the honor of the thing, he would much rather walk.

There is more involved in this contest than is realized by every one. There is involved in this struggle the question whether your children and my children shall enjoy the privileges we have enjoyed.

It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.

Character is like a tree, and reputation is like its shadow.

I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself.

With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain you.