The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.

Towering genius disdains a beaten path ... It scorns to tread in the footsteps of any predecessor, however illustrious. It thirsts for distinction.

Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.

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

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.

I freely acknowledge myself the servant of the people, according to the bond of service - the United States Constitution; and that, as such, I am responsible to them.

I am always for the man who wishes to work.