I am busily engaged in the study of the Bible. I believe it is God's word because it finds me where I am.

You can not fail in any laudable object, unless you allow your mind to be improperly directed.

I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.

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

We cannot escape history.

Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief -- resolve to be honest at all events; and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.

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