Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
While men inhabiting different parts of this vast continent cannot be expected to hold the same opinions, they can untie in a… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
The revenue of the country, levied almost insensibly to the taxpayer, goes on from year to year, increasing beyond either the interests… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I speak of the war as fruitless; for it is clear that, prosecuted upon the basis of the proclamations of September 22d and September… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I cannot find any authority in the Constitution for public charity. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting to exist… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
The founders of the Republic dealt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self sacrificing Patriotism and as time… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
READILY and, I trust, feelingly acknowledge the duty incumbent on us all . . . to provide for those who, in the mysterious order… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me in your strength. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
While men inhabiting different parts of this vast continent cannot be expected to hold the same opinions, they can untie in a common objective… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble, acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
