As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.

The working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they are the most numerous.

I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.

I don't believe in a law to prevent a man from getting rich; it would do more harm than good. So while we do not propose any war upon capital, we do wish to allow the humblest man an equal chance to get rich with everybody else.

Now, at the end of three years struggle the nation's condition is not what either party, or any man devised, or expected. God alone can claim it.

The health you enjoy is largely your choice

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.