These capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert to fleece the people, and now that they have got into a quarrel with themselves, we are called upon to appropriate the people's money to settle the quarrel.

I am in favor of a national bank...in favor of the internal improvements system and a high protective tariff.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

The very spot where grew the bread that formed my bones, I see. How strange, old field, on thee to tread, and feel I'm part of thee.

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it, becomes dangerous to the public interest, he must be checked; but let the churches, as such take care of themselves. It will not do for the U.S. to appoint Trustees, Supervisors, or other agents for the churches.

We seek not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow those who would prevert it.

In my entire life I have only met four "perfect" people... and I disliked them all.