I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back.

I am very little inclined on any occasion to say anything unless I hope to produce some good by it.

Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. Once relieved, its form of government is saved to the world; its beloved history, and cherished memories, are vindicated; and its happy future fully assured, and rendered inconceivably grand.

It is for us and our time...to say the right makes might.

Now, and ever, I shall do all in my power for peace, consistently with the maintenance of government.

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.