o “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a men’s character, give him power.”

o “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.”

o “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

o “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.”

o “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.”

o “As our case is new, we must think and act anew.”

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

o “If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will.”

o “You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s initiative and independence.”