The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.

The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision.

I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game.

Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief -- resolve to be honest at all events; and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.

I am for the people of the whole nation doing just as they please in all matters which concern the whole nation; for that of each part doing just as they choose in all matters which concern no other part; and for each individual doing just as he chooses in all matters which concern nobody else.

Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in the Providence of the most men, the largest purse, and the longest cannon.