In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly

There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.

Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.

One of my superstitions had always been when I started to go anywhere or do anything, not to turn back, or stop until the thing intended was accomplished. I have frequently started to go places where I had never been and to which I did not know the way, depending upon making inquiries on the road, and if I got past the place without knowing it, instead of turning back, I would go until a road was found turning in the right direction, take that, and come in by the other side.