The unspoken word never does harm.

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.

I am a straightforward man.

I consider that it is on instruction and education that the future security and direction of the destiny of every nation chiefly and fundamentally rests.

My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.

I am a man of peace, God knows how I love peace; but I hope I shall never be such a coward as to mistake oppression for peace.

I can understand Communism, but not Socialism.