Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy to relieve themselves of oppression, if they are strong enough, whether by withdrawal from it, or by overthrowing it and substituting a government more acceptable.

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

Declare church and state forever separate and distinct; but each free within their proper spheres.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.

Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.