It is not differences of opinion; it is geographical lines, rivers, and mountains which divide State from State, and make different nations of mankind.

It was one of the compromises of the Constitution that the slave property in the Southern States should be recognized as property throughout the United States.

Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.

The right solemnly proclaimed at the birth of the States, and which has been affirmed and reaffirmed in the bills of rights of the States subsequently admitted into the Union of 1789, undeniably recognizes in the people the power to resume the authority delegated for the purposes of Government.

I'm constantly tortured, and that's why I say happiness is irrelevant. Happiness is for children and yuppies.

Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.

I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy.

I try to develop others. I get a great deal of joy out of helping people who, over the years, I've spent a lot of time mentoring - and just trying to get them to another level.