The power of hope upon human exertion, and happiness, is wonderful.

Whenever there is a conflict between human rights and property rights, human rights must prevail.

The Bible says somewhere that we are desperately selfish. I think we would have discovered that fact without the Bible.

Let reverence for the laws, be breathed by every American mother, to the lisping babe, that prattles on her lap - let it be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges; let it be written in Primmers, spelling books, and in Almanacs; let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice.

The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

No organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration. .. No foresight can anticipate nor any document of reasonable length contain express provisions for all possible questions.

We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom and our own error therein.