Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country... corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.

Property is the fruit of labor; property is desirable; it is a positive good.

If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised by the other.

I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence.

The occasion is piled high with difficulty. We must rise to the occasion.