Civil wars leave nothing but tombs.

Poetry is the morning dream of great minds.

Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs, but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history.

Love of country produces among men such examples as Cincinnatus, Alfred, Washington--pure, unselfish, symmetrical; among women, Vittoria Colonna, Madame Roland, Charlotte Corday, Jeanne Darc--romantic, devoted, marvelous.

Silence and simplicity obtrude on no one, but are yet two unequaled attractions in woman.

Newspapers will ultimately engross all literature.

Civil wars leave nothing but tombs.