The struggle of today, is not altogether for today - it is for a vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us.

If all men were just, there still would be some, though not so much, need of government.

Such a man the times have demanded, and such, in the providence of God was given us. But he is gone. Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued care of Divine Providence, trusting that, in future national emergencies, He will not fail to provide us the instruments of safety and security.

If I have one vice and I can call it nothing else it is not able to say 'no'.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.

The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

I see a very dark cloud on America's horizon, and that cloud is coming from Rome.