But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it, becomes dangerous to the public interest, he must be checked; but let the churches, as such take care of themselves. It will not do for the U.S. to appoint Trustees, Supervisors, or other agents for the churches.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

God can not be for, and against the same thing at the same time.

The only assurance of our nation's safety is to lay our foundation in morality and religion.

Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.

A drop of honey catches more flies than a gallon of gall. So with men. If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. Therein is a drop of honey which catches his heart, which, say what he will, is the highroad to his reason.

Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much.