We must settle this question now -- whether in a free government the minority have the right to break it up whenever they choose. If we fail, it will go far to prove the incapability of the people to govern themselves.

I think I stand where that man stands.

The greatest lessons I have every learned were at my mother's knees... All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.

You can't help the poor by being one of them.

You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.

Everybody appreciates a compliment.

You are green, it is true; but they are green also. You are all green alike.