Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in the Providence of the most men, the largest purse, and the longest cannon.

The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.

Knavery and flattery are blood relations.

Let the people know the truth and the country is safe.

I am rather inclined to silence, and whether that be wise or not, it is at least more unusual nowadays to find a man who can hold his tongue than to find one who cannot.

If they do kill me, I shall never die another death.

I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.