"Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."
"That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well."
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."
"Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in."
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
"Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar."