Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.

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.

Ere long the most valuable of all arts will be the art of deriving a comfortable subsistence from the smallest area of soil. No community where every member possesses the art can ever be the victim of oppression in any of its forms.

I was elected a Captain of Volunteers--a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since.

The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision.

Let every man remember that to violate the law, is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the character of his own, and his children's liberty.

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