We are beginning a new era in our government. I cannot too strongly urge the necessity of a rigid economy and an inflexible determination not to enlarge the income beyond the real necessities of the government.

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

There are, perhaps, few men who can for any length of time enjoy office and power without being more or less under the influence of feelings unfavorable to the faithful discharge of their political duties.

I hope and trust to meet you in Heaven, both white and black-both white and black.

War is a blessing compared with national degradation.

Elevate those guns a little lower.

I have never in my life seen a Kentuckian who didn't have a gun, a pack of cards, and a jug of whiskey.