Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Nothing new here, except my marrying, which to me is a matter of profound wonder.

I hear you have abolitionists here. We have a few in Illinois, but we shot one the other day.

We must work earnestly in the best light He gives us.

I don't s'pose anybody on earth likes gingerbread better'n I do-and gets less'n I do.

Committee: A group which succeeds in getting something done only when it consists of three members, one of whom happens to be sick and another absent.

Without Divine assistance I can not succeed; with it I can not fail.