The matter of fees is important, far beyond the mere question of bread and butter involved. Properly attended to, fuller justice is done to both lawyer and client.

There is a vague popular belief that lawyers are necessarily dishonest. I say vague, because when we consider to what extent confidence and honors are reposed in and conferred upon lawyers by the people, it appears improbable that their impression of dishonesty is very distinct and vivid. Yet the impression is common, almost universal.

I understand that it is a maxim of law, that a poor plea may be a good plea to a bad declaration.

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.

Trusting in Him, who can go with me, and remain with you and be every where for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.