It is the object of learning, not only to satisfy the curiosity and perfect the spirits of ordinary men, but also to advance civilization.

This little world, this little state, this little commonwealth of our own.

"Genius is divine perseverance." Divine patience I believe he originally used, perseverance is better in my opinion. Genius I cannot claim nor even extra brightness but perseverance all can have.

The way to be patriotic in America is not only to love America, but to love the duty that lies nearest to our hand, and to know that in performing it we are serving our country.

If you would be a leader of men, you must lead your own generation, not the next.

Every great man of business has got somewhere a touch of the idealist in him.

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