I believe that every individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruits of his labor, so far as it in no way interferes with any other men's rights.

Every head should be cultivated.

The damnest scoundrel that ever lived, but in the infinite mercy of Providence... also the damnest fool.

Continue to execute all the express provisions of our national Constitution, and the Union will endure forever-it being impossible to destroy it, except by some action not provided for in the instrument itself.

I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself.

I shall adopt new views as fast as they shall appear to be true views.

If you intend to go to work there is no better place than right where you are; if you do not intend to go to work, you can not get along anywhere.