Mr. Lincoln is already defeated. He cannot be re-elected.

Great grief makes sacred those upon whom its hand is laid. Joy may elevate, ambition glorify, but sorrow alone can consecrate.

Where Labor stands idle ... there is a demonstrated deficiency, not of Capital, but of brains.

I do not regret having braved public opinion, when I knew it was wrong and was sure it would be merciless.

Common sense is very uncommon.

The word "rest" is not in my vocabulary.

Go West, young man, go West. There is health in the country, and room away from our crowds of idlers and imbeciles.