It is when a people forget God, that tyrants forge their chains.

Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.

We have not yet begun to fight.

United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.

[Our Constitution] is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.

The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery

Be of good courage, my son, and remember that the best men always make themselves.