If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.

What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step to something better.

Will the slave fight? If any man asks you, tell him No. But if anyone asks you will a Negro fight, tell him Yes!

Two kinds of men generally best succeed in political life; men of no principle, but of great talent; and men of no talent, but of one principle - that of obedience to their superiors.

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

To be as good as our fathers, we must be better. Imitation is not discipleship. When some one sent a cracked plate to China to have a set made, every piece in the new set had a crack in it.

God gives manhood but one clew to success,--utter and exact justice; that he guarantees shall be always expediency.