Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him, who has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust, in the best way, all our present difficulty.

Nothing is more damaging to you than to do something that you believe is wrong.

When arguing with a fool, make sure the opponent isn't doing the exact same thing.

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

We meet this evening, not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart.

I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.

I find quite as much material for a lecture in those points wherein I have failed, as in those wherein I have been moderately successful.