The Civil War created in this country what had never existed before - a national consciousness. It was not the salvation of the Union; it was the rebirth of the Union.

The world must be made safe for democracy.

I had rather be defeated in a cause that will ultimately triumph than triumph in a cause that will ultimately be defeated.

Reality is what I see, not what you see.

I have long enjoyed the friendship and companionship of Republicans because I am by instinct a teacher, and I would like to teach them something.

Leadership does not always wear the harness of compromise.

An invisible empire has been set up above the forms of Democracy