Man is more powerful than matter.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

Man is made to create, from the poet to the potter.

What wonderful things are events! The least are of greater importance than the most sublime and comprehensive speculations.

How fair is a garden amid the toils and passions of existence.

That doctrine of peace at any price has done more mischief than any I can well recall that have been afloat in this country. It has occasioned more wars than any of the most ruthless conquerors. It has disturbed and nearly destroyed that political equilibrium so necessary to the liberties and the welfare of the world.