Truth is generally the best vindication against slander

Tangible language, which often tells more falsehoods than truths.

There is no greater injustice than to wring your profits from the sweat of another man's brow.

Nowhere in the world is presented a government of so much liberty and equality. To the humblest and poorest amongst us are held out the highest privileges and positions. The present moment finds me at the White House, yet there is as good a chance for your children as there was for my father's.

I dared not trust the case on the presumption that the court knows everything. In fact, I argued it on the presumption that the court didn't know anything.

When you make it to the top, turn and reach down for the person behind you.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.