The love of property and consciousness of right and wrong have conflicting places in our organization, which often makes a man's course seem crooked, his conduct a riddle.

That everyone may receive at least a moderate education appears to be an objective of vital importance.

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.

Honor is better than honors.

The power of hope upon human exertion, and happiness, is wonderful.

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.

I can't spare this man, he fights!