If we cannot give freedom to every creature, let us do nothing that will impose slavery upon any other creature.

Our eldest boy, Bob, has been away from us nearly a year at school, and will enter Harvard University this month. He promises verywell, considering we never controlled him much.

Marriage is neither heaven nor hell, it is simply purgatory.

Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both.

Nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world.

May the Almighty grant that the cause of truth, justice, and humanity, shall in no wise suffer at my hands.

Violence begins where knowledge ends.