In times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and in eternity.

I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.

The presidency, even to the most experienced politicians, is no bed of roses.

Stand on middle ground and hold the ship level and steady.

The Union, in any event, won't be dissolved. We don't want to dissolve it, and if you attempt it, we won't let you.

The Savior of the whole world chose twelve disciples, and even one of that small number, selected by superhuman wisdom, turned out a traitor and a devil.