There are no bad pictures; that's just how your face looks sometimes.

I am busily engaged in study of the Bible.

While I have often said that all men out to be free, yet I would allow those colored persons to be slaves who want to be; and next to them those white persons who argue in favor of making other people slaves. I am in favor of giving an opportunity to such white men to try it on for themselves.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.

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.

Nothing will divert me from my purpose.

He who represents himself has a fool for a client