The slave power dares anything, and it can be conquered only by the united masses of the people. From Congress to the people, I appeal.

No true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man

I am without religious feeling.

The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.

A nation cannot afford to do a mean thing.

Without knowledge there can be no sure progress. Vice and barbarism are the inseparable companions of ignorance. Nor is it too much to say that, except in rare instances, the highest virtue is attained only through intelligence.