Although I do wrong, I do not the wrongs that I am charged with doing; the wrong that I do is through the frailty of human nature, like other men. No man lives without fault.

Rumor with her ten thousand tongues is diffusing her uncertain sounds in almost every ear.

According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.

Could you gaze into heaven five minutes, you would know more than you would by reading all that ever was written on the subject.

The laundry has its hands on my dirty shirts, sheets, towels and tablecloths, and who knows what tales they tell.

I am the greatest advocate of the Constitution of the United States there is on the earth. In my feelings I am always ready to die for the protection of the weak and oppressed in their just rights. The only fault I find with the Constitution is, it is not broad enough to cover the whole ground.

I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it.