Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.

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

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.

Fellow countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first...The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.

With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain you.

A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.

Without Divine assistance I can not succeed; with it I can not fail.