Prayer steadies one when he is walking in slippery places - even if things asked for are not given.

I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.

Great lives never go out; they go on.

The bud of victory is always in the truth.

We Americans have no commission from God to police the world.

I am thorough believer in the American test of character. He will not build high who does not build for himself.

I'd rather have a bullet inside of me than to be living in constant dread of one.

The disfranchisement of a single legal elector by fraud or intimidation is a crime too grave to be regarded lightly.

That one flag encircles us with its folds today, the unrivaled object of our loyal love.

Lincoln had faith in time, and time has justified his faith.

I knew that my staying up would not change the election result if I were defeated, while if elected I had a hard day ahead of me. So I thought a night's rest was best in any event.

If you've passion- the desire to succeed at all cost, there won't be any lack or limitation that could stop you. Passion wipes out excuses.

The dialogue of architecture has been centered too long around the idea of truth.

In my opinion, education is the finest gift an individual can give a young person.

Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.

What is a Gallagher Girl? She's a genius, a scientist, a heroine, a spy... a Gallagher Girl is whatever she wants to be.

The only real problem in your life is how you're using your mind.

If you pay too much attention to your reputation, you could lose your character.

I think the lawyers are such incredible actors. Can you imagine the performance they have to do every day?

You don't know what kind of day you will have, until evening.

Violent fires soon burn out themselves, small showers last long, but sudden storms are short; he tires betimes that spurs too fast.