In regards to this great Book [the Bible], I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Savior gave to the world was communicated through this Book. But for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are found portrayed in it.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.

Writing is the great invention of the world.

Abraham Lincoln was asked by an aide about the church service he had attended. Lincoln responded that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent and the topic relevant. The aide said, “Then it was a good service?” Lincoln responded, “No.” The aide protested, “But, Mr. President, you said that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent, and that the topic was relevant.” “Yes,” replied Lincoln, “but he didn’t challenge us to do any great thing.

My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.

If there is anything that links the human to the divine, it is the courage to stand by a principle when everybody else rejects it.

Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Those who look for the bad in people will surely find it.