"The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the…"

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."

"Gold is good in its place; but living, breathing men and women are better than gold."