Adlai Stevenson: “Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”

We, the heirs of all the ages, in the plenitude of our enjoyments, and the prodigality of the favors showered upon us, hail Columbus our benefactor.

Great evils often result from hasty legislation, rarely from the delay which follows full discussion and deliberation.

Lincoln in public speech uttered the words, 'My fellow-citizens.' Truly the magical words 'fellow-citizens' never fail to touch a responsive chord in the patriotic heart.

In the presence of this wondrous fulfillment of predicted greatness, prophecy looks out upon the future and stands dumb.