If it were not for my firm belief in an overruling Providence, it would be difficult for me, in the midst of such complications of affairs, to keep my reason on its seat. But I am confident that the Almighty has His plans, and will work them out; and, whether we see it or not, they will be the best for us.

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

The world is agreed that labor is the source from which human wants are mainly supplied. There is no dispute upon this point.

This is essentially a people's contest... whose leading object is to elevate the condition of men - to lift artificial weights from all shoulders - to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all - to afford all, an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life.

Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.

I believe it is an established maxim in morals that he who makes an assertion without knowing whether it is true or false, is guilty of falsehood; and the accidental truth of the assertion, does not justify or excuse him.

As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affectation if I were to begin it now?