Search by Year 1832 1836 1837 1838 1839 1841 1842 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 Search by Topic Love Inspirational Freedom Politics Humor Leadership Economy Family America Famous Law Religion Tragedy Slavery Morality History Learning About Dred Scott Civil War There are currently 559 quotes in our database. Date Quote Topics Share 01/19/1849 I shall, when the time comes, try to do right, in view of all the lights then before me. Topics: Morality, Leadership 03/10/1849 Your petitioner has invented a new and improved manner of combining adjustable buoyant chambers with steam boats or other vessels which has not, as he verily believes been heretofore used or known ... Topics: 04/21/1849 Let it be public, full, and fair. No cliqueism or cheatery about it. Topics: Politics, Morality 05/16/1849 It is a delicate matter to oppose the wishes of a friend ... Topics: Love, Morality 05/16/1849 In 1840 we fought a fierce and laborious battle in Illinois, many of us spending almost the entire year in the contest. The general victory came, and with it, the appointment of a set of drones, including this same Butterfield, who had never spent a dollar or lifted a finger in the fight. Topics: Politics 07/13/1849 The better part of one's life consists of his friendships Topics: Love 02/23/1850 We lost our little boy. He was sick fifty-two days & died the morning of the first day of this month. It was not our first, but our second child. We miss him very much. Topics: Family, Tragedy 06/05/1850 I neither seek, expect, or desire a nomination for a seat in the next Congress. Topics: Politics 07/01/1850 Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Topics: Leadership, Law 07/01/1850 I find quite as much material for a lecture in those points wherein I have failed, as in those wherein I have been moderately successful. Topics: Learning, Leadership 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556