But, slavery is good for some people! ! ! As a good thing, slavery is strikingly peculiar, in this, that it is the only good thing which no man ever seeks the good of, for himself.

And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.

The worst thing you can do for anyone you care about is anything that they can do on their own.

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.

Without Divine assistance I can not succeed; with it I can not fail.

Our eldest boy, Bob, has been away from us nearly a year at school, and will enter Harvard University this month. He promises verywell, considering we never controlled him much.

I am the President of the United States of America, clothed in immense power! You will procure me these votes.