Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.

It is presumable that no country will be able to borrow of foreigners upon better terms than the United States, because none can, perhaps, afford so good security.

Take mankind as they are, and what are they governed by? Their passions.

I have carefully examined the evidences of the Christian religion, and if I was sitting as a juror upon its authenticity I would unhesitatingly give my verdict in its favor. I can prove its truth as clearly as any proposition ever submitted to the mind of man.

People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.

Americans rouse - be unanimous, be virtuous, be firm, exert your courage, trust in Heaven, and nobly defy the enemies both of God and man!

No character, however upright, is a match for constantly reiterated attacks, however false.