Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

We trust sir that God is on our side. It is more important to know that we are on God's side.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God cannot retain it.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves and under a just God cannot long retain it.

The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of government in the next.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honour or dishonour to the latest generation.

Public opinion though often formed upon a wrong basis yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice.

One company can serve some of your needs all of the time, or all of your needs some of the time, but never both.

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

My greatest concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are concerned with your failure.

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

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.

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.

I claim not to have controlled events but confess plainly that events have controlled me.

Be with a leader when he is right, stay with him when he is still right, but, leave him when he is wrong.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.