Famous men have the whole earth as their memorial.

I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies' designs.

To face calamity with a mind as unclouded as may be, and quickly to react against it-that in a city and in an individual-is real strength.

Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors', but is an example to them. It is true that we are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few. But while there exists equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized; and when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of merit

Not to be able to bear poverty is a shameful thing, but not to know how to chase it away by work is a more shameful thing yet.

As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.

Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think it an indispensable preliminary to any wise action at all.