The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God.

No policy that does not rest upon some philosophical public opinion can be permanently maintained.

Abraham Lincoln was asked by an aide about the church service he had attended. Lincoln responded that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent and the topic relevant. The aide said, “Then it was a good service?” Lincoln responded, “No.” The aide protested, “But, Mr. President, you said that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent, and that the topic was relevant.” “Yes,” replied Lincoln, “but he didn’t challenge us to do any great thing.

I always [or "often"] walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.

Half finished work generally proves to be labor lost.

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.