Providence so often uses men and institutions to accomplish a purpose

I think I have learned that the best way to lift one's self up is to help someone else.

There is no power on earth, that can neutralize the influence of a high, pure, simple and useful life.

Progress, progress is the law of nature; under God it shall be our eternal guiding star.

Character, not circumstances, makes the man. It is more important that we be prepared for voting than that we vote, more important that we be prepared to hold office than that we hold office, more important that we be prepared for the …

Men may make laws to hinder and fetter the ballot, but men cannot make laws that will bind or retard the growth of manhood.

The world cares very little what you or I know, but it does care a great deal about what you or I do.