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.

A new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet

I know the hole he went in at, but I can't tell you what hole he will come out of.

Human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature can not be changed

I can hardly believe that the South and North can live in peace, unless we can get rid of the negroes ... I believe that it would be better to export them all to some fertile country with a good climate, which they could have to themselves.

[Uniting workers should not] lead to a war upon property, or the owners of property.

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty.