I understand that it is a maxim of law, that a poor plea may be a good plea to a bad declaration.

And whereas this House desires to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot of soil which the blood of our citizens was so shed was, or was not, our own soil.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

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

Nothing is more damaging to you than to do something that you believe is wrong.

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty.

Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.