Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure.

The will of God prevails.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Why don't you laugh? If I did not laugh I should die, and you need this medicine as much as I do.

May our children and our children's children to a thousand generations, continue to enjoy the benefits conferred upon us by a united country, and have cause yet to rejoice under those glorious institutions bequeathed us by Washington and his compeers.

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

No client ever had money enough to bribe my conscience or to stop its utterance against wrong, and oppression.