Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain.

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far better than a mean little flame.

I believe with all my heart that America remains 'the great idea' that inspires the world. It is a privilege to be born here. It is an honor to become a citizen here. It is a gift to raise your family here, to vote here, and to live here.