"I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how a man could look up into the heavens and say there is no God."
"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."
"Get books, sit yourself down anywhere, and go to reading them yourself."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"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."
"I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down."