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.

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

I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.

We're teachers, and we have a commitment." "Commitment to what-to live and die in this hellhole, when we can leave and live like other people?

The colored man has been accustomed all his life to lean on the white man, and if a good officer is placed over him, he will learn readily and make a good soldier.

The will of the people is the best law.

The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered.