"The color of the prisoner’s skin, and the form of his features, are not impressed upon the spiritual immortal mind wh…"

"He is the most gentle-looking and amiable of men. Every word and look indicate sincerity of heart, even to guilelessn…"

"It is true, indeed, that the national domain is ours. It is true that it was acquired by the valor and with the wealt…"

"Remember always that the cause of the United States is the cause of human nature."

"Love one another."

"There is no social life outside of Christendom."

"Douglas, no man will ever be President of the United States who spells 'negro' with two gs."

"The nation thus situated, and enjoying forest, mineral, and agricultural resources unequalled, if endowed also with m…"

"Who does not see, then, that every year hereafter, European commerce, European politics, European thoughts, and Europ…"

"I have learned, by some experience, that virtue and patriotism, vice and selfishness, are found in all parties, and t…"