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

No free government can stand without virtue in the people, and a lofty spirit of partiotism.

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

I do not promise to believe tomorrow exactly what I believe today, and I do not believe today exactly what I believed yesterday. I expect to make, as I have made, some honest progress within every succeeding twenty-four hours.

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.

But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.

You are uneasy; you never sailed with me before, I see.