Thomas Paine needs no monument made with hands; he has erected a monument in the hearts of all lovers of liberty.

Perpetuity is stamped upon the Constitution by the blood of our fathers.

From his proceedings in Congress, he appears demented, and his actings and doings inspire my pity more than anger.

Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.

My political enemies I can freely forgive; but as for who abused me when I was serving my country in the field, and those who attacked me for serving my country -- Doctor, that is a different case.

This season has been full of rewards. The dinners and banquets just keep on coming. It's great. We want to carry it on as long as we can.

I say to you never involve yourself in debt, and become no man's surety.