I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken; and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.

Let reverence for the laws . . . become the political religion of the nation.

A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.

I cannot make it better known than it already is that I strongly favor colonization.

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

I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man.

Achievement has no color