In my entire life I have only met four "perfect" people... and I disliked them all..

Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil..

Certainly there is no contending against the Will of God; but still there is some difficulty in ascertaining, and applying it, to particular cases..

I am struggling to maintain the government, not to overthrow it. I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it..

All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible..

To read in the Bible, as the word of God himself, that "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, ["] and to preach there-from that, "In the swe….

Every head should be cultivated..

I am in favor of a national bank...in favor of the internal improvements system and a high protective tariff..

Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality... Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is….

I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and the existence of our National Union….

I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day..

A fellow once came to me to ask for an appointment as a minister abroad. Finding he could not get that, he came down to some more modest position. Fi….

If I care to listen to every criticism, let alone act on them, then this shop may as well be closed for all other businesses. I have learned to do my….

Money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace & conspire against it in times of adversity..

Through their deeds, the dead of battle have spoken more eloquently for themselves than any of the living ever could. But we can only honor them by r….

Anxiety beclouds the future..

On the whole, my impression is that mercy bears richer fruits than any other attribute..

Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both..

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next..

Avoid popularity if you would have peace..

I never encourage deceit, and falsehood, especially if you have got a bad memory, is the worst enemy a fellow can have. The fact is truth is your tru….