As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affectation if I were to begin it now?

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.

Your rights end where my nose begins.

The working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they are the most numerous.

Quarrel not at all. No man resolved to make the most of himself can spare time for personal contention.

And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid, that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust, and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the great Disposer of events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased him to assign as a dwelling-place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations.

I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.