I played Chess with him and would have beaten him sometimes only he always took back his last move, and ran the game out differently

I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't.

I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have some legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world.

Behold, the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in the one basket" - which is but a matter of saying, "Scatter your money and your attention"; but the wise man saith, "Pull all your eggs in the one basket and - WATCH THAT BASKET." - Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar

When congress is in session no American is safe.

Like most people, I often feel mean, and act accordingly.

One should never use exclamation points in writing. It is like laughing at your own joke.