In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges.

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.

Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission.

Freemasonry is an institution calculated to benefit mankind.

Temporize not! It is always injurious.

There are only two things I can't give up; one is coffee and the other is tobacco.

I hope and trust to meet you in Heaven, both white and black-both white and black.