Abraham Lincoln

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ”

The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every calling, is diligence. ”

Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built. ”

I should like to know if, taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that all men are equal upon principle, you begin making exceptions to it, where will you stop? If one man says it does not mean a Negro, why not another say it does not mean some other man? ”

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. ”

Extemporaneous speaking should be practiced and cultivated. It is the lawyer's avenue to the public. However able and faithful he may be in other respects, people are slow to bring him business if he cannot make a speech. ”

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. ”

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. ”

I hope to stand firm enough to not go backward, and yet not go forward fast enough to wreck the country's cause. ”

I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts. ”