What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.

I ... ran for Legislature [in 1832] ... and was beaten-the only time I have been beaten by the people.

Sending armies to McClellan is like shoveling fleas across a barnyard, not half of them get there.

The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.

We believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare. We believe - nay, we know, that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself.

I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will not say I thank you for this call, but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called.

I think I stand where that man stands.