The legal tender quality [of money] is only valuable for the purposes of dishonesty. — Salmon P Chase
The law of the creator, which invests every human being with an inalienable title to freedom — Salmon P Chase
The proclamation does not, indeed, mark out exactly the course I should myself prefer. — Salmon P Chase
And you have now expressed the conclusion to which you have arrived, clearly and distinctly. — Salmon P Chase
The constitution in all its provisions looks to an indestructible union disposed of indestructible states. — Salmon P Chase
A resignation is a grave act; never performed by a right minded man without forethought or with reserve. — Salmon P Chase
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the constitution — Salmon P Chase
I never refused my help to any person black or white; and I liked the office nonetheless — Salmon P Chase