It is the dissimilarities and inequalities among men which give rise to the notion of honor; as such differences become less, it grows feeble; and when they disappear, it will vanish too.

When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will.

Physical strength therefore is one of the first conditions of happiness and even of the existence of nations.

If ever America undergoes great revolutions, they will be brought about by the presence of the black race on the soil of the United States - that is to say, they will owe their origin not to the equality but to the inequality of conditions.

I know of no other country where love of money has such a grip on men's hearts or where stronger scorn is expressed for the theory of permanent equality of property

I should have loved freedom, I believe, at all times, but in the time in which we live I am ready to worship it.

The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through.