The talent of a meat packer, the morals of a money changer, and the manners of an undertaker.

I would rather have written Fables in Slang than be President.

Consistency is a paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.

Peace without justice is tyranny

The facts fairly and honestly presented; truth will take care of itself.

I fear vastly more a futile, incompetent old age than I do any form of death.