I am thorough believer in the American test of character. He will not build high who does not build for himself.

I am thorough believer in the American test of character. He will not build high who does not build for himself.

Sir, I wish to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more.

No other people have a government more worthy of their respect and love or a land so magnificent in extent, so pleasant to look upon, and so full of generous suggestion to enterprise and labor.

Will it not be wise to allow the friendship between nations to rest upon deep and permanent things? Irritations of the cuticle must not be confounded with heart failure.

I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.

Lincoln had faith in time, and time has justified his faith.