As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.

Thoughtful men must feel that the fate of civilization upon this continent is involved in the issue of our contest. Among the most satisfying proofs of this conviction is the hearty devotion everywhere exhibited by our schools and colleges to the national cause.

You cannot fail unless you quit.

You already know I desire that neither Father or Mother shall be in want of any comfort either in health or sickness while they live.

A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started ... the fate of humanity is in his hands.

Nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world.

It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words, "And this too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!