I believe each individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruit of his labor, so far as it in no wise interferes with any other mans rightsthat each community, as a State, has a right to do exactly as it pleases with all the concerns within that State that interfere with the right of no other State, and that the general government, upon principle, has no right to interfere with anything other than that general class of things that does concern the whole.

Doubtless you begin to understand how disagreeable it is to me to do a thing arbitrarily, when it is unsatisfactory to others associated with me.

With the Catching Ends the Pleasure of the Chase.

In all that people can do for themselves, government ought not to interfere.

When you have got a ticket to send, and you're not a top costumer, it's best not to waste your time.

I know the hole he went in at, but I can't tell you what hole he will come out of.

I believe this Government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.