It is noble in its administration: to think and let think, beyond the narrow contracted prejudices of bitter sectarians in these modern times. It is general or universal language, fitted to benefit the poor stranger, which no other institution is calculated to reach, by extending the beneficent hand.

Brave men don't belong to any one country. I respect bravery wherever I see it.

I'm very proud that I'm smart enough to get to the point

Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.

Our efforts have brought new hope to all mankind. We have beaten back despair and defeatism. We have saved a number of countries from losing their liberty. Hundreds of millions of people all over the world now agree with us, that we need not have war-that we can have peace.

Andrew Johnson wasn't too bad, but he was overwhelmed by a hostile Congress.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.