It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity.

The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.

Labor is the great source from which nearly all, if not all, human comforts and necessities are drawn.

We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come.

An allusion has been made to the Homestead Law. I think it worthy of consideration, and that the wild lands of the country should be distributed so that every man should have the means and opportunity of benefitting his condition.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.