You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns,…

There is no more menacing feature in these modern times than the disinclination of what are called the better classes to assume the burdens of citizenship.

a good government doubles every joy and a bad government multiplies every sorrow.

No government can long endure unless its citizens are willing to make some sacrifice for its existence.

Our definition of patriotism is often too narrow. Shall the lover of his country measure his loyalty only by his service as a soldier?

Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.

While human government exists the tendency to abuse power will remain.