I Have For Many Years

Slavery Is The Great And Foul Stain Upon The North American Union. A Dissolution, At Least Temporary, Of The Union, As Now Constituted, Would Now Be Certainly Necessary. The Union Might Then Be Reorganized On The Fundamental Principle Of Emancipation.

All That I Am My Mother Made Me.

Occasional War Is One Of The Rigorous Instruments In The Hands Of Providence To Give Tone To The Character Of Nations.

Courage And Perseverance Have A Magical Talisman, Before Which Difficulties Disappear And Obstacles Vanish Into Air. These Qualities Have Ever Been Displayed In Their Mightiest Perfection, As Attendants In The Retinue Of Strong Passions.

The Mere Title Of Lawyer Is Sufficient To Deprive A Man Of The Public Confidence. ... The Most Innocent And Irreproachable Life Cannot Guard A Lawyer Against The Hatred Of His Fellow Citizens.