The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by and by, it will be a common gain to all those who desire it.

Light has spread, and even bayonets think.

Ethics may be defined as the obligations of morality.

No man can force the harp of his own individuality into the people's heart; but every man may play upon the chords of the people's heart, who draws his inspiration from the people's instinct.

The protection of God cannot, without sacrilege, be invoked but in behalf of justice and right.

It is the surmounting of difficulties that makes heroes.

My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.