Tangible language, which often tells more falsehoods than truths.
Ready are we all to cry out and ascribe motives when our toes are pinched.
It is easiest to “be all things to all men,” but it is not honest. Self-respect must be sacrificed every hour in the day.
I have always wanted to deal with everyone I meet candidly and honestly. If I have made any assertion not warranted by facts, and it is pointed out to me, I will withdraw it cheerfully.
The plainest print cannot be read through a gold eagle.
No policy that does not rest upon some philosophical public opinion can be permanently maintained.
The people know their rights, and they are never slow to assert and maintain them, when they are invaded.
I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall continue to do so.
There has never been but one question in all civilization-how to keep a few men from saying to many men: You work and earn bread and we will eat it.
I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom.
I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens.
Teach hope to all, despair to none.
If you love something, set it free.
In order to win a man to your cause, you must first reach his heart, the great high road to his reason.
The surest way to reveal one’s character is not through adversity but by giving them power.
I hear you have abolitionists here. We have a few in Illinois, but we shot one the other day.
If any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire it for themselves, and secondly, those who desire it for others.
Believing everybody is dangerous, but believing nobody is more dangerous.
No man ever got lost on a straight road.
Think of strangers as friends you have not met yet.