"Enquire what the effect of large endowments are upon colleges." — Ezra Cornell

As for the Pope, I am too old to be frightened by his shadow, and am quite sure his shadow or Substance will do less harm to the liberties of my country than will a party, who seek to acquire political power by exciting religious bigotry in the minds of their duped followers.

There is a great reform required in the education and habits of females.

My dear, the duty that devolved wholly on you in my absence of guiding and expanding the minds of our dear children is a laborious one and a responsible one.

The Soul of man is made an article of merchandize by his fellow man and can such a land be happy? No! Happyness does not dwell in any land that is scard by the blighting curse of Slavery.

There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children.

Yesterday I staked off the ground on the hill for an orchard. I want to get 1,000 apple trees agrowing.

I have always considered that choosing a companion for life was a very important affair and that my happyness or misery in this life depended on the choice.

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Enquire what the effect of large endowments are upon colleges.