In the first place, an unjust law exists in this Commonwealth, by which marriages between persons of different color is pronounced illegal. I am perfectly aware of the gross ridicule to which I may subject myself by alluding to this particular; but I have lived too long, and observed too much, to be disturbed by the world's mockery.

Woman stock is rising in the market. I shall not live to see women vote, but I'll come and rap on the ballot box.

Make people happy and there will not be half the quarreling, or a tenth part of the wickedness there now is.

Childhood itself is scarcely more lovely than a cheerful, kindly, sunshiny old age.

In the first place, an unjust law exists in this Commonwealth, by which marriages between persons of different color is pronounced illegal. I am perfectly aware of the gross ridicule to which I may subject myself by alluding to this particular; but I have lived too long, and observed too much, to be disturbed by the world's mockery.

Not in vain is Ireland pouring itself all over the earth. The Irish, with their glowing hearts and reverent credulity, are needed in this cold age of intellect and skepticism.

I will work in my own way, according to the light that is in me.