It is impossible to enslave, mentally or socially, a bible-reading people. The principles of the bible are the groundwork of human freedom.

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

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.

We hope never to live in a Republic where one section is pinned to the other section by bayonets.

The darkest day in a man's career is that wherein he fancies there is some easier way of getting a dollar than by squarely earning it.

Our country right or wrong is an evil motto - what if your country be in the wrong? It will only compound her injury. I wish to serve the republic with an honest and fearless criticism.

The word "rest" is not in my vocabulary.