Abstract Propositions Should Never Be Discussed By

The Course Of Events Is So Rapidly Hastening Forward That The Emergency May Soon Arise When You May Be Called Upon To Decide The Momentous Question Whether You Possess The Power By Force Of Arms To Compel A State To Remain In The Union

The Government Of The United States Possesses No Power Whatever Over The Question Of Religion.

I Like The Noise Of Democracy.

To Avoid Entangling Alliances Has Been A Maxim Of Our Policy Ever Since The Days Of Washington, And Its Wisdom No One Will Attempt To Dispute.

Whatever The Result May Be, I Shall Carry To My Grave The Consciousness That I At Least Meant Well For My Country.