Towering genius...thirsts and burns for distinction; and, if possible, it will have it, whether at the expense of emancipating slaves or enslaving freeman.

The demon of intemperance ever seems to have delighted in sucking the blood of genius and of generosity.

The Constitution is not a suicide pact.

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

I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book.

And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.

The blessing always comes back to the door of the author.