You cannot tear up ancient rootages and safely plant the tree of liberty in soil that is not native to it.

Politics is a war of causes; a joust of principles.

I am not sure that it is of the first importance that you should be happy. Many an unhappy man has been of deep service to himself and to the world.

The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.

We live in an age disturbed, confused, bewildered, afraid of its own forces, in search not merely of its road but even of its direction

"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.

...men are not put into this world to go the path of ease, they are put into this world to go the path of pain and struggle.