The will of God prevails.

Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

We should avoid planting and cultivating too many thorns in the bosom of society.

If this country is ever demoralized, it will come from trying to live without work.

Money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace & conspire against it in times of adversity.

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it.