Women are the only people I am afraid of who I never thought would hurt me

Liquor may have its defenders, but it has no defense.

I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will not say I thank you for this call, but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called.

Extemporaneous speaking should be practised and cultivated. It is the lawyer's avenue to the public.

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.

He who sees cruelty and does nothing about it is himself cruel.

Beavers build houses; but they build them in nowise differently, or better now, than they did, five thousand years ago. Ants, and honey-bees, provide food for winter; but just in the same way they did, when Solomon referred the sluggard to them as patterns of prudence. Man is not the only animal who labors; but he is the only one who improves his workmanship.