We can succeed only by concert. It is not 'can any of us imagine better?, but 'can we all do better?

I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain.

No man has a right to judge Andrew Johnson in any respect who has not suffered as much and done as much as he for the Nation's sake.

The trouble with Hooker is that he's got his headquarters where his hindquarters aught to be.

I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it.

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

A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started ... He will assume control of your cities, states and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities, and corporations ... The fate of humanity is in his hands.