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

The person who is incapable of making a mistake, is incapable of anything.

You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry

We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come.

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.

Character is like a tree, and reputation is like its shadow.

Be not deceived. Revolutions do not go backward.