Those who would deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.

If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.

I do not believe the Union will disolve, I believe it will become all one thing, or all the other.

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.