Freedom is not the right to do what we want, but what we ought

What is conservatism? Is it not the adherence to the old and tried against the new and untried?

The man who stands by and says nothing, when the peril of his government is discussed, can not be misunderstood. If not hindered, he is sure to help the enemy.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Faith is not believing that God can, but that God will.

If any personal description of me is thought desirable, it may be said, I am, in height, six feet, four inches, nearly; lean in flesh, weighing on an average one hundred and eighty pounds; dark complexion, with coarse black hair, and grey eyes -- no other marks or brands recollected.

No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.