I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.

As president, I'm committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.

The ballot is stronger than the bullet.

Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.

If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?

To quench my longing I bent myself low by the streams of the spirits of Peace that flow in that magical wood in the land of sleep.

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about. 

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

Wisdom dawns on us when we start losing our wisdom teeth!