Which is heavier: a soldier's pack or a slave's chains?

One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

I know men, and I tell you, Jesus is more than a man. Comparison is impossible between Him and any other human being who ever lived, because He was the Son of God.

The only way to lead people is to show them a future: a leader is a dealer in hope.

America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.

We frustrate many designs against us by pretending not to see them.