We all know that men in moderate circumstances can have just as comfortable houses as the richest, just as comfortable clothing, just as good food. They can see just as fine paintings, just as marvelous statues, and they can hear just as good music. They can attend the same theaters and the same operas. They can enjoy the same sunshine, and above all, can love and be loved just as well as kings and millionaires.

By nature all people are alike, but by education become different

I do not believe in loving enemies; I have pretty hard work to love my friends.

Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers.

I would rather be a beggar and spend my money like a king, than be a king and spend money like a beggar.

It is a thousand times better to have common sense without education than to have education without common sense.

He raised his hands, not to strike, but in benediction. Lincoln was the grandest figure of the fiercest civil war. He is the gentlest memory of our world.