Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government
Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.
The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.
The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
The ballot is stronger than the bullet.
I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this.
I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.
No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s initiative and independence.
The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships.
If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.
Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.
Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar.
When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion.
In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.