The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

When met with a problem I always ask myself what is the right thing to do and then I do it.

The privilege of creating and issuing money is not only the supreme prerogative of government, but it is the government's greatest creative opportunity.

Now if you should hear any one say that Lincoln don't [sic] want to go to Congress, I wish you as a personal friend of mine, wouldtell him that you have reason to believe he is mistaken.

If I am killed, I can die by once; but to live in constant dread of it, is to die over and over again.

A man watches his pear-tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap.

When you have got a ticket to send, and you're not a top costumer, it's best not to waste your time.