If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall have as weak, and as strong; as silly and as wise; asbad and good.

Legislation and adjudication must follow, and conform to, the progress of society.

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.

Whether you look for the good or look for the bad in a person, you'll find it." A. Lincoln

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

Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as a heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere. Destroy this spirit and you have planted the seeds of despotism around your own doors.