[I]t is difficult to picture the great Creator conceiving of a program of one creature (which He has made) using another living creature for purposes of experimentation. There must be other, less cruel ways of obtaining knowledge.

Bad administration, to be sure, can destroy good policy, but good administration can never save bad policy.

A man doesn't save a century, or a civilization, but a militant party wedded to a principle can.

Power corrupts, but lack of power corrupts absolutely.

A lie is an abomination unto the Lord, and a very present help in trouble.

Why is it that when political ammunition runs low, inevitably the rusty artillery of abuse is always wheeled into action?

The sound of tireless voices is the price we pay for the right to hear the music of our own opinions.