The Union, and the Constitution, are the picture of silver, subsequently framed around it. The picture was not made to conceal or destroy the apple, but to adorn and preserve it. The picture was made for the apple-not the apple for the picture.

What are you gonna do for a face when the baboon wants his ass back?

People are just as happy as they choose to be.

I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain.

Do I not damage my enemies after i make them my close friends?

Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.

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.