Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.
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 failed, I failed, and that is about all that can be said about it.
As President, I have no eyes but constitutional eyes; I cannot see you.
The principles of Jefferson are the definitions and axioms of free society.
Next to creating a life the finest thing a man can do is save one.