To extraordinary powers of labor, both mental and physical, he unites that tact and judgement which are requisite to the successful direction of such an office as that of Chief Magistrate of a free people.

From the earliest ages of history to the present day there never have been thirteen millions of people associated in one political body who enjoyed so much freedom and happiness as the people of these United States. You have no longer any cause to fear danger from abroad... It is from within, among yourselves - from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power.

Oh, do not cry - be good children and we will all meet in heaven.

No free government can stand without virtue in the people, and a lofty spirit of partiotism.

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.

In a country where offices are created solely for the benefit of the people no one man has any more intrinsic right to official station than another.

I say to you never involve yourself in debt, and become no man's surety.