Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.

You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry

Always remember: Life is for enjoying.

Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.

I could as easily bail out the Potomac River with a teaspoon as attend to all the details of the army.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.

Violence begins where knowledge ends.