Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief -- resolve to be honest at all events; and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.

The ant, who has toiled and dragged a crumb to his nest, will furiously defend the fruit of his labor, against whatever robber assails him. So plain, that the most dumb and stupid slave that ever toiled for a master, does constantly know that he is wronged.

The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision.

Persuasion, kind, unassuming persuasion, should be adopted to influence the conduct of men. The opposite course would be a reversal of human nature, which is God's decree and can never be reversed.

I never tire of reading Tom Paine.

I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man.

I have got you together to hear what I have written down. I do not wish your advice about the main matterfor that I have determined for myself.