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.

There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses.

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

There are, perhaps, few men who can for any length of time enjoy office and power without being more or less under the influence of feelings unfavorable to the faithful discharge of their political duties.

The great can protect themselves, but the poor and humble require the arm and shield of the law.

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.

Heaven will be no heaven to me if I do not meet my wife there.