The Lord prefers common-looking people. That is why he made... - Abraham Lincoln

"I laugh because I must not cry, that is all, that is all."

"I hope to stand firm enough to not go backward, and yet not go forward fast enough to wreck the country's cause."

"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be."

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

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