Let there be no compromise on the question of extending slavery. If there be, all our labor is lost, and, ere long, must be done again.

In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with the passing of time.

I have always hated slavery, I think as much as any Abolitionist.

A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.

Lets have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.

God is the silent partner in ALL great enterprises.

Man is not the only animal who labors; but he is the only one who improves his workmanship.