I always remember the prayers of my mother as they always forever.

If the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that ‘all men are created equal,' and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man's making a slave of another.

As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man.

If all men were just, there still would be some, though not so much, need of government.

Everybody appreciates a compliment.

I am in favor of a national bank...in favor of the internal improvements system and a high protective tariff.

Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal feeling.