In a free government the demand for moral qualities should be made superior to that of talents.

The brave man, inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.

It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States.

It will be my sincere and constant desire to observe toward the Indian tribes within our limits a just and liberal policy, and to give that humane and considerate attention to their rights and their wants which is consistent with the habits of our Government and the feelings of our people.

The duty of government is to leave commerce to its own capital and credit as well as all other branches of business, protecting all in their legal pursuits, granting exclusive privileges to none.

When you get in debt you become a slave.

Heaven will be heaven only if my wife is there.