As labor is the common burden of our race, so the effort of some to shift their share of the burden onto the shoulders of others is the great durable curse of the race.

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

What has ever threatened our liberty and prosperity save and except this institution of Slavery?

I believe this Government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.

You are ambitious, which, within reasonable bounds, does good rather than harm.

I could write shorter sermons but when I get started I'm too lazy to stop

I had been told I was on the road to hell, but I had no idea it was just a mile down the road with a dome on it.