The US patent system adds the fuel of interest to the fire of genius in the discovery and production of new and useful things

While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election; and duly grateful, as I trust, to Almighty God for having directed my countrymen to a right conclusion, as I think, for their own good, it adds nothing to my satisfaction that any other man may be disappointed or pained by the result.

Here in my heart, my happiness, my house. Here inside the lighted window is my love, my hope, my life. Peace is my companion on the pathway winding to the threshold. Inside this portal dwells new strength in the security, serenity, and radiance of those I love above life itself. Here two will build new dreams--dreams that tomorrow will come true. The world over, these are the thoughts at eventide when footsteps turn ever homeward. In the haven of the hearthside is rest and peace and comfort.

If we cannot give freedom to every creature, let us do nothing that will impose slavery upon any other creature.

It is a good face. I am glad this war is over at last.

We cannot escape history.

All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible.