Killing the dog does not cure the bite.

No policy that does not rest upon some philosophical public opinion can be permanently maintained.

That everyone may receive at least a moderate education appears to be an objective of vital importance.

I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book.

Gratefully accepting the proffered honor, [to inscribe a new legal work to him] I give the leave, begging only that the inscription may be in modest terms, not representing me as a man of great learning, or a very extraordinary one in any respect.

All creation is a mine, and every man a miner.

It is a good face. I am glad this war is over at last.